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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.86, 1,062.50 and 585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.86, 1,062.50 and 585.02 is: 805.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.86 : 1,062.50 = 585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.86/1,062.50 = 585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.86x = 1,062.50 × 585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.86x = 621,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,575.51/771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.30

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