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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.44, 1,067.20 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.44, 1,067.20 and 577.44 is: 796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.44 : 1,067.20 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.44/1,067.20 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.44x = 1,067.20 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.44x = 616,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,243.97/773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.76

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