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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.62, 1,080.82 and 574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.62, 1,080.82 and 574.24 is: 791.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.62 : 1,080.82 = 574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.62/1,080.82 = 574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.62x = 1,080.82 × 574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.62x = 620,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,650.08/784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.02

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