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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.33, 1,079.69 and 585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.33, 1,079.69 and 585.50 is: 808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.33 : 1,079.69 = 585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.33/1,079.69 = 585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.33x = 1,079.69 × 585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.33x = 632,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,150.17/782.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.04

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