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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.51, 1,076.21 and 583.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.51, 1,076.21 and 583.69 is: 804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.51 : 1,076.21 = 583.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.51/1,076.21 = 583.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.51x = 1,076.21 × 583.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.51x = 628,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,173.01/780.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.82

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