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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.26, 1,083.18 and 576.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.26, 1,083.18 and 576.28 is: 794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.26 : 1,083.18 = 576.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.26/1,083.18 = 576.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.26x = 1,083.18 × 576.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.26x = 624,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,214.97/785.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.92

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