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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,061.04 and 581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,061.04 and 581.40 is: 803.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,061.04 = 581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,061.04 = 581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,061.04 × 581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 616,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,888.66/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.81

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