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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.48, 1,068.36 and 577.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.48, 1,068.36 and 577.64 is: 797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.48 : 1,068.36 = 577.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.48/1,068.36 = 577.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.48x = 1,068.36 × 577.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.48x = 617,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,127.47/773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.86

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