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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,077.72 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,077.72 and 571.32 is: 787.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,077.72 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,077.72 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,077.72 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 615,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,722.99/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.99

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