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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.34, 1,077.71 and 572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.34, 1,077.71 and 572.13 is: 789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.34 : 1,077.71 = 572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.34/1,077.71 = 572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.34x = 1,077.71 × 572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.34x = 616,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,587.36/781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.15

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