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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.25, 1,078.31 and 560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.25, 1,078.31 and 560.86 is: 774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.25 : 1,078.31 = 560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.25/1,078.31 = 560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.25x = 1,078.31 × 560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.25x = 604,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,779.65/781.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.12

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