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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,172.56 and 566.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,172.56 and 566.79 is: 850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,172.56 = 566.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,172.56 = 566.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,172.56 × 566.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 664,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,595.28/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.48

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