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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.60, 1,077.90 and 571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.60, 1,077.90 and 571.72 is: 788.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.60 : 1,077.90 = 571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.60/1,077.90 = 571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.60x = 1,077.90 × 571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.60x = 616,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,256.99/781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.46

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