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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.69, 1,181.97 and 569.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.69, 1,181.97 and 569.69 is: 853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.69 : 1,181.97 = 569.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.69/1,181.97 = 569.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.69x = 1,181.97 × 569.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.69x = 673,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,356.49/788.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.77

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