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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.11, 1,170.45 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.11, 1,170.45 and 563.76 is: 844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.11 : 1,170.45 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.11/1,170.45 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.11x = 1,170.45 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.11x = 659,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,852.89/781.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.76

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