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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.32, 1,078.58 and 585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.32, 1,078.58 and 585.48 is: 808.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.32 : 1,078.58 = 585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.32/1,078.58 = 585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.32x = 1,078.58 × 585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.32x = 631,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,487.02/781.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.23

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