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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.78, 801.90 and 564.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.78, 801.90 and 564.37 is: 777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.78 : 801.90 = 564.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.78/801.90 = 564.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.78x = 801.90 × 564.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.78x = 452,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,566.30/581.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.90

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