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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.28, 1,079.94 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.28, 1,079.94 and 573.28 is: 790.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.28 : 1,079.94 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.28/1,079.94 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.28x = 1,079.94 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.28x = 619,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,108.00/783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.40

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