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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.96, 1,057.13 and 581.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.96, 1,057.13 and 581.00 is: 799.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.96 : 1,057.13 = 581.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.96/1,057.13 = 581.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.96x = 1,057.13 × 581.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.96x = 614,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,187.86/767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.77

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