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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.01, 1,166.47 and 582.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.01, 1,166.47 and 582.49 is: 871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.01 : 1,166.47 = 582.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.01/1,166.47 = 582.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.01x = 1,166.47 × 582.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.01x = 679,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,456.50/780.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.08

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