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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.15, 1,179.01 and 570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.15, 1,179.01 and 570.25 is: 854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.15 : 1,179.01 = 570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.15/1,179.01 = 570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.15x = 1,179.01 × 570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.15x = 672,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,330.45/787.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.13

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