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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,181.61 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,181.61 and 572.22 is: 857.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,181.61 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,181.61 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,181.61 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 676,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,140.87/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.81

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