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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,173.36 and 578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,173.36 and 578.16 is: 865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,173.36 = 578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,173.36 = 578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,173.36 × 578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 678,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,389.82/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.20

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