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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.64, 1,165.65 and 585.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.64, 1,165.65 and 585.56 is: 879.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.64 : 1,165.65 = 585.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.64/1,165.65 = 585.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.64x = 1,165.65 × 585.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.64x = 682,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,558.01/775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.99

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