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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,173.60 and 577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783, 1,173.60 and 577.98 is: 866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783 : 1,173.60 = 577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783/1,173.60 = 577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783x = 1,173.60 × 577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783x = 678,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,317.33/783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.31

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