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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.40, 1,180.32 and 570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.40, 1,180.32 and 570.40 is: 856.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.40 : 1,180.32 = 570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.40/1,180.32 = 570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.40x = 1,180.32 × 570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.40x = 673,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,254.53/786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.12

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