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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.07, 1,168.98 and 587.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.07, 1,168.98 and 587.83 is: 880.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.07 : 1,168.98 = 587.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.07/1,168.98 = 587.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.07x = 1,168.98 × 587.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.07x = 687,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,161.51/780.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.90

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