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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.99, 1,075.08 and 582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.99, 1,075.08 and 582.16 is: 803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.99 : 1,075.08 = 582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.99/1,075.08 = 582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.99x = 1,075.08 × 582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.99x = 625,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,872.10/778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.44

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