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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.72, 1,183.86 and 573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.72, 1,183.86 and 573.72 is: 860.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.72 : 1,183.86 = 573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.72/1,183.86 = 573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.72x = 1,183.86 × 573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.72x = 679,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,204.16/789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.06

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