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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.29, 1,180.17 and 578.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.29, 1,180.17 and 578.69 is: 868.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.29 : 1,180.17 = 578.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.29/1,180.17 = 578.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.29x = 1,180.17 × 578.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.29x = 682,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,946.68/786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.57

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