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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,176.57 and 577.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,176.57 and 577.13 is: 866.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,176.57 = 577.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,176.57 = 577.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,176.57 × 577.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 679,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,027.96/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.81

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