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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.41, 1,085.30 and 576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.41, 1,085.30 and 576.52 is: 795.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.41 : 1,085.30 = 576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.41/1,085.30 = 576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.41x = 1,085.30 × 576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.41x = 625,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,693.72/786.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.63

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