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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.49, 1,166.80 and 583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.49, 1,166.80 and 583.34 is: 873.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.49 : 1,166.80 = 583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.49/1,166.80 = 583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.49x = 1,166.80 × 583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.49x = 680,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,641.11/779.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.19

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