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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.09, 1,080.07 and 573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.09, 1,080.07 and 573.19 is: 790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.09 : 1,080.07 = 573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.09/1,080.07 = 573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.09x = 1,080.07 × 573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.09x = 619,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,083.66/783.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.56

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