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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.12, 1,168.56 and 564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.12, 1,168.56 and 564.84 is: 846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.12 : 1,168.56 = 564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.12/1,168.56 = 564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.12x = 1,168.56 × 564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.12x = 660,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,049.43/780.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.09

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