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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.62, 1,060.86 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.62, 1,060.86 and 581.04 is: 803.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.62 : 1,060.86 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.62/1,060.86 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.62x = 1,060.86 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.62x = 616,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,402.09/767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.00

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