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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.50, 1,168.08 and 583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.50, 1,168.08 and 583.58 is: 874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.50 : 1,168.08 = 583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.50/1,168.08 = 583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.50x = 1,168.08 × 583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.50x = 681,668.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,668.13/779.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.49

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