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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.04, 1,171.82 and 576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.04, 1,171.82 and 576.30 is: 863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.04 : 1,171.82 = 576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.04/1,171.82 = 576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.04x = 1,171.82 × 576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.04x = 675,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,319.87/782.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.54

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