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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.92, 1,168.32 and 585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.92, 1,168.32 and 585.80 is: 876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.92 : 1,168.32 = 585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.92/1,168.32 = 585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.92x = 1,168.32 × 585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.92x = 684,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,401.86/780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.40

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