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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.66, 1,069.59 and 578.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.66, 1,069.59 and 578.83 is: 798.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.66 : 1,069.59 = 578.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.66/1,069.59 = 578.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.66x = 1,069.59 × 578.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.66x = 619,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,110.78/775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.17

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