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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.28, 1,081.32 and 574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.28, 1,081.32 and 574.76 is: 792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.28 : 1,081.32 = 574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.28/1,081.32 = 574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.28x = 1,081.32 × 574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.28x = 621,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,499.48/784.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.45

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