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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.57, 1,063.67 and 585.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.57, 1,063.67 and 585.68 is: 807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.57 : 1,063.67 = 585.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.57/1,063.67 = 585.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.57x = 1,063.67 × 585.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.57x = 622,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,962.00/771.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.40

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