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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.01, 1,073.22 and 581.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.01, 1,073.22 and 581.39 is: 803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.01 : 1,073.22 = 581.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.01/1,073.22 = 581.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.01x = 1,073.22 × 581.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.01x = 623,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,959.38/777.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.03

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