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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,076.90 and 573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,076.90 and 573.80 is: 791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,076.90 = 573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,076.90 = 573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,076.90 × 573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 617,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,925.22/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.36

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