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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,062.30 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,062.30 and 583.04 is: 804.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,062.30 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,062.30 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,062.30 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 619,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,363.39/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.87

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