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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.69, 1,180.03 and 571.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.69, 1,180.03 and 571.63 is: 857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.69 : 1,180.03 = 571.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.69/1,180.03 = 571.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.69x = 1,180.03 × 571.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.69x = 674,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,540.55/786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.44

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