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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.91, 1,158.95 and 580.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.91, 1,158.95 and 580.13 is: 869.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.91 : 1,158.95 = 580.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.91/1,158.95 = 580.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.91x = 1,158.95 × 580.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.91x = 672,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,332.97/772.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.88

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