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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,083.74 and 576.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,083.74 and 576.03 is: 794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,083.74 = 576.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,083.74 = 576.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,083.74 × 576.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 624,263.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,263.87/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.20

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