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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786, 1,180.82 and 567.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786, 1,180.82 and 567.30 is: 852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786 : 1,180.82 = 567.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786/1,180.82 = 567.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786x = 1,180.82 × 567.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786x = 669,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,879.19/786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.26

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