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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.39, 1,063.18 and 583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.39, 1,063.18 and 583.58 is: 805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.39 : 1,063.18 = 583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.39/1,063.18 = 583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.39x = 1,063.18 × 583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.39x = 620,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,442.35/770.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.37

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