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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.01, 1,065.95 and 584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.01, 1,065.95 and 584.40 is: 805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.01 : 1,065.95 = 584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.01/1,065.95 = 584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.01x = 1,065.95 × 584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.01x = 622,938.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,938.26/773.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.86

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