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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.46, 1,074.96 and 583.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.46, 1,074.96 and 583.66 is: 803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.46 : 1,074.96 = 583.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.46/1,074.96 = 583.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.46x = 1,074.96 × 583.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.46x = 627,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,411.15/780.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.90

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