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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.24, 1,172.11 and 577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.24, 1,172.11 and 577.30 is: 863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.24 : 1,172.11 = 577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.24/1,172.11 = 577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.24x = 1,172.11 × 577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.24x = 676,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,653.24/783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.92

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