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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.78, 1,173.23 and 576.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.78, 1,173.23 and 576.89 is: 865.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.78 : 1,173.23 = 576.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.78/1,173.23 = 576.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.78x = 1,173.23 × 576.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.78x = 676,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,824.65/781.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.75

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