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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.12, 1,161.96 and 583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.12, 1,161.96 and 583.60 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.12 : 1,161.96 = 583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.12/1,161.96 = 583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.12x = 1,161.96 × 583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.12x = 678,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,119.86/775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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