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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.47, 1,177.61 and 579.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.47, 1,177.61 and 579.47 is: 867.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.47 : 1,177.61 = 579.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.47/1,177.61 = 579.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.47x = 1,177.61 × 579.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.47x = 682,380.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,380.88/786.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.66

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