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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,171.84 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,171.84 and 563.20 is: 844.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,171.84 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,171.84 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,171.84 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 659,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,980.29/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.57

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