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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.84, 1,161.36 and 580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.84, 1,161.36 and 580.48 is: 868.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.84 : 1,161.36 = 580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.84/1,161.36 = 580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.84x = 1,161.36 × 580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.84x = 674,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,146.25/775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.92

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