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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.78, 1,180.13 and 579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.78, 1,180.13 and 579.16 is: 867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.78 : 1,180.13 = 579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.78/1,180.13 = 579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.78x = 1,180.13 × 579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.78x = 683,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,480.98/787.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.61

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