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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.64, 1,178.68 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.64, 1,178.68 and 570.36 is: 854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.64 : 1,178.68 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.64/1,178.68 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.64x = 1,178.68 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.64x = 672,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,271.92/786.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.61

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