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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.79, 1,170.59 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.79, 1,170.59 and 574.02 is: 859.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.79 : 1,170.59 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.79/1,170.59 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.79x = 1,170.59 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.79x = 671,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,939.20/781.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.49

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