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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.25, 1,064.89 and 583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.25, 1,064.89 and 583.63 is: 804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.25 : 1,064.89 = 583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.25/1,064.89 = 583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.25x = 1,064.89 × 583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.25x = 621,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,503.63/772.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.80

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