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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.05, 1,170.22 and 560.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.05, 1,170.22 and 560.53 is: 839.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.05 : 1,170.22 = 560.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.05/1,170.22 = 560.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.05x = 1,170.22 × 560.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.05x = 655,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,943.42/781.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.82

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