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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,165.83 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,165.83 and 583.50 is: 874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,165.83 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,165.83 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,165.83 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 680,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,261.81/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.01

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