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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.52, 1,075.82 and 582.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.52, 1,075.82 and 582.69 is: 804.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.52 : 1,075.82 = 582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.52/1,075.82 = 582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.52x = 1,075.82 × 582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.52x = 626,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,869.56/779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.17

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