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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.10, 1,176.86 and 576.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.10, 1,176.86 and 576.14 is: 864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.10 : 1,176.86 = 576.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.10/1,176.86 = 576.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.10x = 1,176.86 × 576.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.10x = 678,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,031.68/784.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.72

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