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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.38, 1,175.43 and 579.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.38, 1,175.43 and 579.67 is: 869.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.38 : 1,175.43 = 579.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.38/1,175.43 = 579.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.38x = 1,175.43 × 579.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.38x = 681,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,355.63/783.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.76

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