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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.75, 1,180.53 and 557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.75, 1,180.53 and 557.13 is: 835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.75 : 1,180.53 = 557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.75/1,180.53 = 557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.75x = 1,180.53 × 557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.75x = 657,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,708.68/786.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.98

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