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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.69, 1,171.43 and 566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.69, 1,171.43 and 566.04 is: 849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.69 : 1,171.43 = 566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.69/1,171.43 = 566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.69x = 1,171.43 × 566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.69x = 663,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,071.80/780.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.35

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