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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.03, 1,065.56 and 585.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.03, 1,065.56 and 585.77 is: 807.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.03 : 1,065.56 = 585.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.03/1,065.56 = 585.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.03x = 1,065.56 × 585.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.03x = 624,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,169.22/773.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.44

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