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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.20, 1,078.92 and 585.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.20, 1,078.92 and 585.36 is: 808.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.20 : 1,078.92 = 585.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.20/1,078.92 = 585.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.20x = 1,078.92 × 585.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.20x = 631,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,556.61/781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.44

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