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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.62, 1,066.78 and 585.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.62, 1,066.78 and 585.01 is: 806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.62 : 1,066.78 = 585.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.62/1,066.78 = 585.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.62x = 1,066.78 × 585.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.62x = 624,071.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,071.39/773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.69

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