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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.40, 1,165.17 and 582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.40, 1,165.17 and 582.26 is: 871.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.40 : 1,165.17 = 582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.40/1,165.17 = 582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.40x = 1,165.17 × 582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.40x = 678,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,431.88/778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.57

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