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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.27, 1,073.66 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.27, 1,073.66 and 580.44 is: 801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.27 : 1,073.66 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.27/1,073.66 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.27x = 1,073.66 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.27x = 623,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,192.31/777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.77

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