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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.80, 1,068.75 and 586.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.80, 1,068.75 and 586.98 is: 810.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.80 : 1,068.75 = 586.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.80/1,068.75 = 586.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.80x = 1,068.75 × 586.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.80x = 627,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,334.88/773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.72

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