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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.11, 1,173.18 and 574.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.11, 1,173.18 and 574.86 is: 863.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.11 : 1,173.18 = 574.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.11/1,173.18 = 574.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.11x = 1,173.18 × 574.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.11x = 674,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,420.81/781.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.41

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