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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.32, 1,073.06 and 581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.32, 1,073.06 and 581.48 is: 802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.32 : 1,073.06 = 581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.32/1,073.06 = 581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.32x = 1,073.06 × 581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.32x = 623,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,962.93/777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.71

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