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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.92, 1,171.92 and 576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.92, 1,171.92 and 576.02 is: 864.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.92 : 1,171.92 = 576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.92/1,171.92 = 576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.92x = 1,171.92 × 576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.92x = 675,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,043.50/780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.43

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