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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,078.56 and 586.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783, 1,078.56 and 586.26 is: 807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783 : 1,078.56 = 586.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783/1,078.56 = 586.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783x = 1,078.56 × 586.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783x = 632,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,316.59/783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.56

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