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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.82, 1,075.86 and 570.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.82, 1,075.86 and 570.39 is: 786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.82 : 1,075.86 = 570.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.82/1,075.86 = 570.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.82x = 1,075.86 × 570.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.82x = 613,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,659.79/779.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.92

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