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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.81, 1,074.56 and 580.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.81, 1,074.56 and 580.98 is: 802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.81 : 1,074.56 = 580.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.81/1,074.56 = 580.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.81x = 1,074.56 × 580.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.81x = 624,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,294.96/777.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.63

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