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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.63, 1,062.15 and 582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.63, 1,062.15 and 582.84 is: 804.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.63 : 1,062.15 = 582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.63/1,062.15 = 582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.63x = 1,062.15 × 582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.63x = 619,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,063.51/769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.37

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