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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.46, 1,078.72 and 572.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.46, 1,078.72 and 572.37 is: 789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.46 : 1,078.72 = 572.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.46/1,078.72 = 572.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.46x = 1,078.72 × 572.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.46x = 617,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,421.49/782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.08

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