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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.92, 1,180.12 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.92, 1,180.12 and 571 is: 855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.92 : 1,180.12 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.92/1,180.12 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.92x = 1,180.12 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.92x = 673,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,848.52/787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.22

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