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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.75, 1,180.50 and 580.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.75, 1,180.50 and 580.69 is: 870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.75 : 1,180.50 = 580.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.75/1,180.50 = 580.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.75x = 1,180.50 × 580.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.75x = 685,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,504.55/787.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.21

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