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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.67, 1,068.00 and 584.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.67, 1,068.00 and 584.79 is: 806.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.67 : 1,068.00 = 584.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.67/1,068.00 = 584.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.67x = 1,068.00 × 584.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.67x = 624,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,547.46/774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.21

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