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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.32, 1,177.34 and 568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.32, 1,177.34 and 568.62 is: 850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.32 : 1,177.34 = 568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.32/1,177.34 = 568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.32x = 1,177.34 × 568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.32x = 669,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,456.23/787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.30

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