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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.17, 1,065.75 and 585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.17, 1,065.75 and 585.34 is: 807.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.17 : 1,065.75 = 585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.17/1,065.75 = 585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.17x = 1,065.75 × 585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.17x = 623,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,820.78/772.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.88

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