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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.77, 1,152.07 and 586.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.77, 1,152.07 and 586.33 is: 879.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.77 : 1,152.07 = 586.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.77/1,152.07 = 586.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.77x = 1,152.07 × 586.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.77x = 675,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,488.86/767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.81

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