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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.20, 1,183.11 and 572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.20, 1,183.11 and 572.74 is: 859.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.20 : 1,183.11 = 572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.20/1,183.11 = 572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.20x = 1,183.11 × 572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.20x = 677,614.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,614.42/788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.70

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