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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.62, 1,077.84 and 581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.62, 1,077.84 and 581.56 is: 801.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.62 : 1,077.84 = 581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.62/1,077.84 = 581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.62x = 1,077.84 × 581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.62x = 626,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,828.63/781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.96

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