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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.88, 1,178.25 and 571.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.88, 1,178.25 and 571.80 is: 854.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.88 : 1,178.25 = 571.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.88/1,178.25 = 571.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.88x = 1,178.25 × 571.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.88x = 673,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,723.35/788.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.03

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