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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.92, 1,171.53 and 391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.92, 1,171.53 and 391.17 is: 586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.92 : 1,171.53 = 391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.92/1,171.53 = 391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.92x = 1,171.53 × 391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.92x = 458,267.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,267.39/780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.83

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