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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.69, 1,180.47 and 568.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.69, 1,180.47 and 568.69 is: 852.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.69 : 1,180.47 = 568.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.69/1,180.47 = 568.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.69x = 1,180.47 × 568.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.69x = 671,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,321.48/787.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.27

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