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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.10, 1,077.27 and 585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.10, 1,077.27 and 585.08 is: 806.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.10 : 1,077.27 = 585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.10/1,077.27 = 585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.10x = 1,077.27 × 585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.10x = 630,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,289.13/781.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.93

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