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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.96, 1,167.12 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.96, 1,167.12 and 573.60 is: 859.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.96 : 1,167.12 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.96/1,167.12 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.96x = 1,167.12 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.96x = 669,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,460.03/778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.43

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