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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.51, 1,075.80 and 582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.51, 1,075.80 and 582.68 is: 804.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.51 : 1,075.80 = 582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.51/1,075.80 = 582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.51x = 1,075.80 × 582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.51x = 626,841.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,841.77/779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.15

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