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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.53, 1,067.63 and 587.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.53, 1,067.63 and 587.27 is: 809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.53 : 1,067.63 = 587.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.53/1,067.63 = 587.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.53x = 1,067.63 × 587.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.53x = 626,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,978.80/774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.50

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