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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,177.92 and 578.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,177.92 and 578.97 is: 867.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,177.92 = 578.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,177.92 = 578.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,177.92 × 578.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 681,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,977.01/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.63

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