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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.42, 1,080.39 and 584.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.42, 1,080.39 and 584.73 is: 806.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.42 : 1,080.39 = 584.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.42/1,080.39 = 584.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.42x = 1,080.39 × 584.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.42x = 631,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,736.44/783.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.38

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