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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.69, 1,180.44 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.69, 1,180.44 and 572.04 is: 858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.69 : 1,180.44 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.69/1,180.44 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.69x = 1,180.44 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.69x = 675,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,258.90/786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.35

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