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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.12, 1,081.74 and 585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.12, 1,081.74 and 585.40 is: 807.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.12 : 1,081.74 = 585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.12/1,081.74 = 585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.12x = 1,081.74 × 585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.12x = 633,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,250.60/784.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.59

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