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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.52, 1,077.20 and 583.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.52, 1,077.20 and 583.69 is: 805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.52 : 1,077.20 = 583.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.52/1,077.20 = 583.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.52x = 1,077.20 × 583.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.52x = 628,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,750.87/780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.55

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