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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.62, 1,069.06 and 586.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.62, 1,069.06 and 586.78 is: 810.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.62 : 1,069.06 = 586.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.62/1,069.06 = 586.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.62x = 1,069.06 × 586.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.62x = 627,294.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,294.75/773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.86

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