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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.69, 1,072.52 and 579.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.69, 1,072.52 and 579.86 is: 800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.69 : 1,072.52 = 579.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.69/1,072.52 = 579.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.69x = 1,072.52 × 579.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.69x = 621,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,903.19/776.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.71

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