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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.74, 1,061.03 and 581.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.74, 1,061.03 and 581.17 is: 803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.74 : 1,061.03 = 581.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.74/1,061.03 = 581.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.74x = 1,061.03 × 581.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.74x = 616,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,638.81/767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.19

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