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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.81, 1,177.54 and 568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.81, 1,177.54 and 568.76 is: 854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.81 : 1,177.54 = 568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.81/1,177.54 = 568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.81x = 1,177.54 × 568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.81x = 669,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,730.34/783.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.45

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