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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.18, 1,070.44 and 578.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.18, 1,070.44 and 578.35 is: 798.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.18 : 1,070.44 = 578.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.18/1,070.44 = 578.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.18x = 1,070.44 × 578.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.18x = 619,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,084.85/775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.64

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