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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.22, 1,176.39 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.22, 1,176.39 and 577.50 is: 865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.22 : 1,176.39 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.22/1,176.39 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.22x = 1,176.39 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.22x = 679,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,365.23/785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.19

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