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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.42, 1,073.55 and 580.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.42, 1,073.55 and 580.59 is: 801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.42 : 1,073.55 = 580.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.42/1,073.55 = 580.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.42x = 1,073.55 × 580.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.42x = 623,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,292.39/777.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.74

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