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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788, 1,182.28 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788, 1,182.28 and 571.20 is: 857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788 : 1,182.28 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788/1,182.28 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788x = 1,182.28 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788x = 675,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,318.34/788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.00

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