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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,064.81 and 585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,064.81 and 585.09 is: 807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,064.81 = 585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,064.81 = 585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,064.81 × 585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 623,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,011.15/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.22

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