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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.25, 1,072.61 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.25, 1,072.61 and 581.64 is: 802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.25 : 1,072.61 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.25/1,072.61 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.25x = 1,072.61 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.25x = 623,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,872.88/777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.67

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