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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.53, 1,169.66 and 573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.53, 1,169.66 and 573.47 is: 859.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.53 : 1,169.66 = 573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.53/1,169.66 = 573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.53x = 1,169.66 × 573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.53x = 670,756.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,756.20/780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.37

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