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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.75, 1,064.54 and 585.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.75, 1,064.54 and 585.95 is: 808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.75 : 1,064.54 = 585.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.75/1,064.54 = 585.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.75x = 1,064.54 × 585.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.75x = 623,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,758.96/771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.24

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