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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.64, 1,177.20 and 569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.64, 1,177.20 and 569.34 is: 853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.64 : 1,177.20 = 569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.64/1,177.20 = 569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.64x = 1,177.20 × 569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.64x = 670,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,227.05/785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.10

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