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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.12, 1,076.76 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.12, 1,076.76 and 570.60 is: 787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.12 : 1,076.76 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.12/1,076.76 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.12x = 1,076.76 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.12x = 614,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,399.26/780.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.57

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