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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.76, 1,076.56 and 583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.76, 1,076.56 and 583.94 is: 805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.76 : 1,076.56 = 583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.76/1,076.56 = 583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.76x = 1,076.56 × 583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.76x = 628,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,646.45/780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.17

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