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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,065.04 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,065.04 and 585.04 is: 807.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,065.04 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,065.04 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,065.04 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 623,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,091.00/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.61

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