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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.32, 1,072.77 and 580.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.32, 1,072.77 and 580.49 is: 801.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.32 : 1,072.77 = 580.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.32/1,072.77 = 580.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.32x = 1,072.77 × 580.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.32x = 622,732.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,732.26/777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.13

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