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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.63, 1,061.03 and 582.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.63, 1,061.03 and 582.17 is: 803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.63 : 1,061.03 = 582.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.63/1,061.03 = 582.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.63x = 1,061.03 × 582.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.63x = 617,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,696.92/768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.63

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