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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.03, 1,079.60 and 573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.03, 1,079.60 and 573.03 is: 790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.03 : 1,079.60 = 573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.03/1,079.60 = 573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.03x = 1,079.60 × 573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.03x = 618,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,640.32/783.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.06

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