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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.52, 1,074 and 580.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.52, 1,074 and 580.69 is: 802.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.52 : 1,074 = 580.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.52/1,074 = 580.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.52x = 1,074 × 580.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.52x = 623,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,661.06/777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.12

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