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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.90, 1,065.33 and 585.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.90, 1,065.33 and 585.10 is: 807.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.90 : 1,065.33 = 585.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.90/1,065.33 = 585.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.90x = 1,065.33 × 585.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.90x = 623,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,321.27/771.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.51

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