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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.75, 1,167.50 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.75, 1,167.50 and 583.44 is: 872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.75 : 1,167.50 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.75/1,167.50 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.75x = 1,167.50 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.75x = 681,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,163.28/780.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.45

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