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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.65, 1,168.74 and 583.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.65, 1,168.74 and 583.89 is: 876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.65 : 1,168.74 = 583.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.65/1,168.74 = 583.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.65x = 1,168.74 × 583.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.65x = 682,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,415.60/778.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.41

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