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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.92, 1,082.59 and 575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.92, 1,082.59 and 575.02 is: 793.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.92 : 1,082.59 = 575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.92/1,082.59 = 575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.92x = 1,082.59 × 575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.92x = 622,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,512.43/784.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.09

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