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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.40, 1,181.82 and 571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.40, 1,181.82 and 571.40 is: 857.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.40 : 1,181.82 = 571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.40/1,181.82 = 571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.40x = 1,181.82 × 571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.40x = 675,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,291.95/787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.62

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