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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.82, 1,058.22 and 580.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.82, 1,058.22 and 580.86 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.82 : 1,058.22 = 580.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.82/1,058.22 = 580.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.82x = 1,058.22 × 580.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.82x = 614,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,677.67/767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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