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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.69, 1,172.94 and 567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.69, 1,172.94 and 567.04 is: 850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.69 : 1,172.94 = 567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.69/1,172.94 = 567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.69x = 1,172.94 × 567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.69x = 665,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,095.20/781.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.85

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