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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.27, 1,075.04 and 581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.27, 1,075.04 and 581.44 is: 803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.27 : 1,075.04 = 581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.27/1,075.04 = 581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.27x = 1,075.04 × 581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.27x = 625,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,071.26/778.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.15

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