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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.02, 1,067.43 and 577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.02, 1,067.43 and 577.41 is: 797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.02 : 1,067.43 = 577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.02/1,067.43 = 577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.02x = 1,067.43 × 577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.02x = 616,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,344.76/773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.32

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