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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.30, 1,158.86 and 580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.30, 1,158.86 and 580.70 is: 870.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.30 : 1,158.86 = 580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.30/1,158.86 = 580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.30x = 1,158.86 × 580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.30x = 672,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,950.00/773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.23

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