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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.52, 1,068.12 and 577.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.52, 1,068.12 and 577.91 is: 798.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.52 : 1,068.12 = 577.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.52/1,068.12 = 577.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.52x = 1,068.12 × 577.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.52x = 617,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,271.89/773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.00

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