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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.96, 1,082.68 and 575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.96, 1,082.68 and 575.20 is: 793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.96 : 1,082.68 = 575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.96/1,082.68 = 575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.96x = 1,082.68 × 575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.96x = 622,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,757.54/784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.36

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