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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.96, 1,169.04 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.96, 1,169.04 and 564.48 is: 844.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.96 : 1,169.04 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.96/1,169.04 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.96x = 1,169.04 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.96x = 659,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,899.70/780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.99

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