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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.40, 1,080.68 and 570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.40, 1,080.68 and 570.47 is: 786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.40 : 1,080.68 = 570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.40/1,080.68 = 570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.40x = 1,080.68 × 570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.40x = 616,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,495.52/783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.95

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