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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.70, 1,182.36 and 572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.70, 1,182.36 and 572.24 is: 858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.70 : 1,182.36 = 572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.70/1,182.36 = 572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.70x = 1,182.36 × 572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.70x = 676,593.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,593.69/787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.95

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