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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,180.62 and 556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,180.62 and 556.30 is: 834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,180.62 = 556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,180.62 = 556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,180.62 × 556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 656,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,778.91/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.58

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