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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,067.48 and 585.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,067.48 and 585.68 is: 809.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,067.48 = 585.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,067.48 = 585.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,067.48 × 585.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 625,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,195.62/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.30

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