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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.15, 1,074.87 and 581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.15, 1,074.87 and 581.32 is: 802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.15 : 1,074.87 = 581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.15/1,074.87 = 581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.15x = 1,074.87 × 581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.15x = 624,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,835.15/778.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.98

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