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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.19, 1,073.99 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.19, 1,073.99 and 581.36 is: 802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.19 : 1,073.99 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.19/1,073.99 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.19x = 1,073.99 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.19x = 624,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,374.60/778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.34

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