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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.73, 1,180.49 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.73, 1,180.49 and 557.10 is: 835.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.73 : 1,180.49 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.73/1,180.49 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.73x = 1,180.49 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.73x = 657,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,650.98/786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.93

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