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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.49, 1,163.81 and 581.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.49, 1,163.81 and 581.33 is: 870.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.49 : 1,163.81 = 581.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.49/1,163.81 = 581.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.49x = 1,163.81 × 581.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.49x = 676,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,557.67/777.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.18

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