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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.72, 1,179.42 and 570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.72, 1,179.42 and 570.28 is: 853.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.72 : 1,179.42 = 570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.72/1,179.42 = 570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.72x = 1,179.42 × 570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.72x = 672,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,599.64/787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.86

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