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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.48, 1,069.98 and 586.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.48, 1,069.98 and 586.63 is: 809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.48 : 1,069.98 = 586.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.48/1,069.98 = 586.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.48x = 1,069.98 × 586.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.48x = 627,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,682.37/775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.41

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