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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.88, 1,173.78 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.88, 1,173.78 and 568.80 is: 849.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.88 : 1,173.78 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.88/1,173.78 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.88x = 1,173.78 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.88x = 667,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,646.06/785.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.55

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