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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.96, 1,080.18 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.96, 1,080.18 and 587.16 is: 809.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.96 : 1,080.18 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.96/1,080.18 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.96x = 1,080.18 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.96x = 634,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,238.49/783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.02

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