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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.90, 1,067.52 and 587.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.90, 1,067.52 and 587.36 is: 810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.90 : 1,067.52 = 587.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.90/1,067.52 = 587.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.90x = 1,067.52 × 587.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.90x = 627,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,018.55/773.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.21

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