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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.11, 1,058.70 and 582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.11, 1,058.70 and 582.27 is: 801.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.11 : 1,058.70 = 582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.11/1,058.70 = 582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.11x = 1,058.70 × 582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.11x = 616,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,449.25/769.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.51

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