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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.23, 1,084.23 and 576.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.23, 1,084.23 and 576.57 is: 795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.23 : 1,084.23 = 576.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.23/1,084.23 = 576.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.23x = 1,084.23 × 576.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.23x = 625,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,134.49/786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.11

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