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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.58, 1,162.80 and 580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.58, 1,162.80 and 580.28 is: 867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.58 : 1,162.80 = 580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.58/1,162.80 = 580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.58x = 1,162.80 × 580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.58x = 674,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,749.58/777.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.76

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