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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.06, 1,076.10 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.06, 1,076.10 and 570.12 is: 786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.06 : 1,076.10 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.06/1,076.10 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.06x = 1,076.10 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.06x = 613,506.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,506.13/780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.49

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