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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.99, 1,065.84 and 577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.99, 1,065.84 and 577.16 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.99 : 1,065.84 = 577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.99/1,065.84 = 577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.99x = 1,065.84 × 577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.99x = 615,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,160.21/773.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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