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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.46, 1,180.58 and 581.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.46, 1,180.58 and 581.85 is: 870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.46 : 1,180.58 = 581.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.46/1,180.58 = 581.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.46x = 1,180.58 × 581.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.46x = 686,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,917.56/789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.11

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