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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.68, 1,057.95 and 580.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.68, 1,057.95 and 580.74 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.68 : 1,057.95 = 580.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.68/1,057.95 = 580.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.68x = 1,057.95 × 580.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.68x = 614,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,393.88/766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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