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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.06, 1,181.73 and 567.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.06, 1,181.73 and 567.77 is: 851.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.06 : 1,181.73 = 567.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.06/1,181.73 = 567.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.06x = 1,181.73 × 567.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.06x = 670,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,944.93/788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.39

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