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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.55, 1,082.07 and 574.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.55, 1,082.07 and 574.65 is: 792.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.55 : 1,082.07 = 574.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.55/1,082.07 = 574.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.55x = 1,082.07 × 574.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.55x = 621,808.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,808.55/784.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.57

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