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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,084.91 and 576.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,084.91 and 576.51 is: 795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,084.91 = 576.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,084.91 = 576.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,084.91 × 576.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 625,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,458.58/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.72

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