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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.20, 1,063.26 and 583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.20, 1,063.26 and 583.48 is: 805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.20 : 1,063.26 = 583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.20/1,063.26 = 583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.20x = 1,063.26 × 583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.20x = 620,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,390.94/770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.49

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