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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.90, 1,066.71 and 586.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.90, 1,066.71 and 586.10 is: 808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.90 : 1,066.71 = 586.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.90/1,066.71 = 586.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.90x = 1,066.71 × 586.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.90x = 625,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,198.73/772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.90

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