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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.94, 1,080.55 and 586.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.94, 1,080.55 and 586.11 is: 808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.94 : 1,080.55 = 586.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.94/1,080.55 = 586.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.94x = 1,080.55 × 586.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.94x = 633,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,321.16/782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.90

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