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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.48, 1,170.15 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.48, 1,170.15 and 584.96 is: 874.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.48 : 1,170.15 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.48/1,170.15 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.48x = 1,170.15 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.48x = 684,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,485.09/782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.77

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