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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.63, 1,171.69 and 559.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.63, 1,171.69 and 559.28 is: 838.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.63 : 1,171.69 = 559.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.63/1,171.69 = 559.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.63x = 1,171.69 × 559.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.63x = 655,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,302.78/781.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.38

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