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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.97, 1,170.86 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.97, 1,170.86 and 574.97 is: 860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.97 : 1,170.86 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.97/1,170.86 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.97x = 1,170.86 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.97x = 673,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,200.65/781.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.91

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