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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.56, 1,178.56 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.56, 1,178.56 and 569.12 is: 852.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.56 : 1,178.56 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.56/1,178.56 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.56x = 1,178.56 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.56x = 670,742.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,742.07/786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.75

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