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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.18, 1,083.56 and 576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.18, 1,083.56 and 576.30 is: 794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.18 : 1,083.56 = 576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.18/1,083.56 = 576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.18x = 1,083.56 × 576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.18x = 624,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,455.63/786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.29

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