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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.28, 1,167.66 and 585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.28, 1,167.66 and 585.80 is: 878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.28 : 1,167.66 = 585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.28/1,167.66 = 585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.28x = 1,167.66 × 585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.28x = 684,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,015.23/778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.88

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