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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.37, 1,077.32 and 570.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.37, 1,077.32 and 570.31 is: 787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.37 : 1,077.32 = 570.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.37/1,077.32 = 570.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.37x = 1,077.32 × 570.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.37x = 614,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,406.37/780.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.33

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