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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.24, 1,067.16 and 586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.24, 1,067.16 and 586.30 is: 810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.24 : 1,067.16 = 586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.24/1,067.16 = 586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.24x = 1,067.16 × 586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.24x = 625,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,675.91/772.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.21

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