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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.96, 1,070.52 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.96, 1,070.52 and 580.16 is: 799.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.96 : 1,070.52 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.96/1,070.52 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.96x = 1,070.52 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.96x = 621,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,072.88/776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.36

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