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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.69, 1,169.84 and 584.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.69, 1,169.84 and 584.77 is: 876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.69 : 1,169.84 = 584.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.69/1,169.84 = 584.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.69x = 1,169.84 × 584.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.69x = 684,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,088.07/780.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.26

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