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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.08, 1,171.88 and 577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.08, 1,171.88 and 577.16 is: 863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.08 : 1,171.88 = 577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.08/1,171.88 = 577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.08x = 1,171.88 × 577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.08x = 676,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,362.26/783.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.72

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