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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.27, 1,174.10 and 576.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.27, 1,174.10 and 576.32 is: 865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.27 : 1,174.10 = 576.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.27/1,174.10 = 576.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.27x = 1,174.10 × 576.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.27x = 676,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,657.37/782.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.00

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