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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,178.04 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,178.04 and 570.48 is: 853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,178.04 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,178.04 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,178.04 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 672,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,048.26/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.98

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