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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.44, 1,072.94 and 580.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.44, 1,072.94 and 580.61 is: 801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.44 : 1,072.94 = 580.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.44/1,072.94 = 580.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.44x = 1,072.94 × 580.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.44x = 622,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,959.08/777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.30

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