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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.20, 1,080.30 and 586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.20, 1,080.30 and 586.36 is: 809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.20 : 1,080.30 = 586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.20/1,080.30 = 586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.20x = 1,080.30 × 586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.20x = 633,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,444.71/782.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.82

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