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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.63, 1,175.81 and 579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.63, 1,175.81 and 579.92 is: 870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.63 : 1,175.81 = 579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.63/1,175.81 = 579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.63x = 1,175.81 × 579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.63x = 681,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,866.96/783.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.14

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