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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.39, 1,065.93 and 584.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.39, 1,065.93 and 584.55 is: 807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.39 : 1,065.93 = 584.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.39/1,065.93 = 584.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.39x = 1,065.93 × 584.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.39x = 623,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,087.19/771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.75

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