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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.54, 1,083.44 and 575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.54, 1,083.44 and 575.64 is: 793.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.54 : 1,083.44 = 575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.54/1,083.44 = 575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.54x = 1,083.44 × 575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.54x = 623,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,665.98/785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.94

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