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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.75, 1,182.95 and 571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.75, 1,182.95 and 571.41 is: 856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.75 : 1,182.95 = 571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.75/1,182.95 = 571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.75x = 1,182.95 × 571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.75x = 675,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,946.60/788.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.99

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