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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.26, 1,084.36 and 576.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.26, 1,084.36 and 576.63 is: 796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.26 : 1,084.36 = 576.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.26/1,084.36 = 576.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.26x = 1,084.36 × 576.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.26x = 625,267.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,267.64/785.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.26

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