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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.72, 1,176.93 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.72, 1,176.93 and 579.60 is: 870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.72 : 1,176.93 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.72/1,176.93 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.72x = 1,176.93 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.72x = 682,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,148.63/783.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.40

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