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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.18, 1,170.23 and 586.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.18, 1,170.23 and 586.40 is: 878.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.18 : 1,170.23 = 586.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.18/1,170.23 = 586.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.18x = 1,170.23 × 586.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.18x = 686,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,214.09/781.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.44

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