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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.51, 1,068.39 and 577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.51, 1,068.39 and 577.89 is: 798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.51 : 1,068.39 = 577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.51/1,068.39 = 577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.51x = 1,068.39 × 577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.51x = 617,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,411.90/773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.20

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