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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.92, 1,080.84 and 573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.92, 1,080.84 and 573.58 is: 791.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.92 : 1,080.84 = 573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.92/1,080.84 = 573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.92x = 1,080.84 × 573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.92x = 619,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,948.21/782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.84

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