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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,170.40 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,170.40 and 573.96 is: 860.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,170.40 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,170.40 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,170.40 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 671,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,762.78/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.11

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