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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.50, 1,177.13 and 578.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.50, 1,177.13 and 578.44 is: 866.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.50 : 1,177.13 = 578.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.50/1,177.13 = 578.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.50x = 1,177.13 × 578.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.50x = 680,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,896.19/785.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.84

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