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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.03, 1,165.86 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.03, 1,165.86 and 582.08 is: 872.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.03 : 1,165.86 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.03/1,165.86 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.03x = 1,165.86 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.03x = 678,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,617.96/778.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.23

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