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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.51, 1,073.45 and 581.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.51, 1,073.45 and 581.69 is: 802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.51 : 1,073.45 = 581.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.51/1,073.45 = 581.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.51x = 1,073.45 × 581.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.51x = 624,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,415.13/778.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.06

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