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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.26, 1,084.95 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.26, 1,084.95 and 577.26 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.26 : 1,084.95 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.26/1,084.95 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.26x = 1,084.95 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.26x = 626,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,298.24/787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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