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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.54, 1,077.14 and 584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.54, 1,077.14 and 584.70 is: 805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.54 : 1,077.14 = 584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.54/1,077.14 = 584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.54x = 1,077.14 × 584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.54x = 629,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,803.76/781.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.85

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