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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.42, 1,172.67 and 576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.42, 1,172.67 and 576.52 is: 865.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.42 : 1,172.67 = 576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.42/1,172.67 = 576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.42x = 1,172.67 × 576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.42x = 676,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,061.85/781.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.18

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