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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.24, 1,164.40 and 581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.24, 1,164.40 and 581.52 is: 872.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.24 : 1,164.40 = 581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.24/1,164.40 = 581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.24x = 1,164.40 × 581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.24x = 677,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,121.89/776.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.31

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