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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.32, 1,064.04 and 585.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.32, 1,064.04 and 585.36 is: 806.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.32 : 1,064.04 = 585.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.32/1,064.04 = 585.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.32x = 1,064.04 × 585.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.32x = 622,846.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,846.45/772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.46

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