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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.14, 1,085.56 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.14, 1,085.56 and 577.50 is: 797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.14 : 1,085.56 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.14/1,085.56 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.14x = 1,085.56 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.14x = 626,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,910.90/786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.45

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