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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.75, 1,167.18 and 583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.75, 1,167.18 and 583.59 is: 873.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.75 : 1,167.18 = 583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.75/1,167.18 = 583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.75x = 1,167.18 × 583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.75x = 681,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,154.58/779.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.56

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