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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.08, 1,177.20 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.08, 1,177.20 and 571.04 is: 855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.08 : 1,177.20 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.08/1,177.20 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.08x = 1,177.20 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.08x = 672,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,228.29/786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.17

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