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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.51, 1,076.54 and 580.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.51, 1,076.54 and 580.05 is: 801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.51 : 1,076.54 = 580.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.51/1,076.54 = 580.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.51x = 1,076.54 × 580.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.51x = 624,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,444.13/779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.08

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