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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.90, 1,162.92 and 580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.90, 1,162.92 and 580.76 is: 869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.90 : 1,162.92 = 580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.90/1,162.92 = 580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.90x = 1,162.92 × 580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.90x = 675,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,377.42/776.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.32

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