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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.66, 1,083.60 and 576.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.66, 1,083.60 and 576.26 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.66 : 1,083.60 = 576.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.66/1,083.60 = 576.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.66x = 1,083.60 × 576.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.66x = 624,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,435.34/785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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