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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.17, 1,171.01 and 574.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.17, 1,171.01 and 574.15 is: 861.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.17 : 1,171.01 = 574.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.17/1,171.01 = 574.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.17x = 1,171.01 × 574.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.17x = 672,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,329.59/780.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.78

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