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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.18, 1,170.80 and 585.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.18, 1,170.80 and 585.43 is: 878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.18 : 1,170.80 = 585.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.18/1,170.80 = 585.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.18x = 1,170.80 × 585.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.18x = 685,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,421.08/780.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.54

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