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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.70, 1,163.91 and 580.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.70, 1,163.91 and 580.79 is: 870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.70 : 1,163.91 = 580.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.70/1,163.91 = 580.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.70x = 1,163.91 × 580.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.70x = 675,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,983.65/776.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.32

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