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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.42, 1,174.17 and 577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.42, 1,174.17 and 577.52 is: 866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.42 : 1,174.17 = 577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.42/1,174.17 = 577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.42x = 1,174.17 × 577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.42x = 678,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,106.66/782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.68

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