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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,086.19 and 577.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,086.19 and 577.63 is: 796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,086.19 = 577.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,086.19 = 577.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,086.19 × 577.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 627,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,415.93/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.70

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