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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.55, 1,068.22 and 587.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.55, 1,068.22 and 587.23 is: 808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.55 : 1,068.22 = 587.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.55/1,068.22 = 587.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.55x = 1,068.22 × 587.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.55x = 627,288.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,288.89/775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.83

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