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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.51, 1,074.83 and 582.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.51, 1,074.83 and 582.69 is: 803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.51 : 1,074.83 = 582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.51/1,074.83 = 582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.51x = 1,074.83 × 582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.51x = 626,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,292.69/779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.44

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