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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.55, 1,083.41 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.55, 1,083.41 and 587.72 is: 811.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.55 : 1,083.41 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.55/1,083.41 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.55x = 1,083.41 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.55x = 636,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,743.70/784.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.60

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