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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.86, 1,163.68 and 582.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.86, 1,163.68 and 582.19 is: 872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.86 : 1,163.68 = 582.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.86/1,163.68 = 582.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.86x = 1,163.68 × 582.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.86x = 677,481.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,481.77/776.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.08

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