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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.24, 1,163.21 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.24, 1,163.21 and 580.32 is: 869.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.24 : 1,163.21 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.24/1,163.21 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.24x = 1,163.21 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.24x = 675,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,028.94/776.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.62

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