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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.77, 1,079.25 and 572.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.77, 1,079.25 and 572.78 is: 789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.77 : 1,079.25 = 572.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.77/1,079.25 = 572.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.77x = 1,079.25 × 572.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.77x = 618,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,172.82/782.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.72

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