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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.88, 1,082.14 and 573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.88, 1,082.14 and 573.82 is: 792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.88 : 1,082.14 = 573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.88/1,082.14 = 573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.88x = 1,082.14 × 573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.88x = 620,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,953.57/783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.15

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