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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.82, 1,161.12 and 582.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.82, 1,161.12 and 582.58 is: 873.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.82 : 1,161.12 = 582.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.82/1,161.12 = 582.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.82x = 1,161.12 × 582.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.82x = 676,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,445.29/774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.04

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