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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.54, 1,078.66 and 572.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.54, 1,078.66 and 572.73 is: 789.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.54 : 1,078.66 = 572.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.54/1,078.66 = 572.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.54x = 1,078.66 × 572.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.54x = 617,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,780.94/782.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.46

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