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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,172.15 and 574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,172.15 and 574.18 is: 862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,172.15 = 574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,172.15 = 574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,172.15 × 574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 673,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,025.09/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.39

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