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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,176.66 and 567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,176.66 and 567.80 is: 849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,176.66 = 567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,176.66 = 567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,176.66 × 567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 668,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,107.55/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.27

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