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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.70, 1,170.45 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.70, 1,170.45 and 575.10 is: 860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.70 : 1,170.45 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.70/1,170.45 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.70x = 1,170.45 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.70x = 673,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,125.80/782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.01

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