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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.97, 1,180.31 and 581.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.97, 1,180.31 and 581.85 is: 873.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.97 : 1,180.31 = 581.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.97/1,180.31 = 581.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.97x = 1,180.31 × 581.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.97x = 686,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,760.46/785.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.77

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