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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.69, 1,181.53 and 572.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.69, 1,181.53 and 572.63 is: 858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.69 : 1,181.53 = 572.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.69/1,181.53 = 572.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.69x = 1,181.53 × 572.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.69x = 676,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,579.52/787.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.94

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