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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.67, 1,085.64 and 577.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.67, 1,085.64 and 577.79 is: 796.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.67 : 1,085.64 = 577.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.67/1,085.64 = 577.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.67x = 1,085.64 × 577.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.67x = 627,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,271.94/787.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.36

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