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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.77, 1,077.87 and 571.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.77, 1,077.87 and 571.78 is: 788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.77 : 1,077.87 = 571.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.77/1,077.87 = 571.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.77x = 1,077.87 × 571.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.77x = 616,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,304.51/781.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.35

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