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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.26, 1,069.43 and 578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.26, 1,069.43 and 578.64 is: 799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.26 : 1,069.43 = 578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.26/1,069.43 = 578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.26x = 1,069.43 × 578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.26x = 618,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,812.08/774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.24

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