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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.24, 1,166.56 and 562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.24, 1,166.56 and 562.80 is: 843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.24 : 1,166.56 = 562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.24/1,166.56 = 562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.24x = 1,166.56 × 562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.24x = 656,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,539.97/778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.62

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