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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.26, 1,081.80 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.26, 1,081.80 and 575.28 is: 793.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.26 : 1,081.80 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.26/1,081.80 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.26x = 1,081.80 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.26x = 622,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,337.90/784.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.54

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