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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,086.62 and 577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,086.62 and 577.33 is: 796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.14 : 1,086.62 = 577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.14/1,086.62 = 577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.14x = 1,086.62 × 577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.14x = 627,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,332.72/787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.98

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