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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.43, 1,070.58 and 580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.43, 1,070.58 and 580.60 is: 799.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.43 : 1,070.58 = 580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.43/1,070.58 = 580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.43x = 1,070.58 × 580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.43x = 621,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,578.75/777.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.53

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