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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,171.68 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,171.68 and 565.12 is: 846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,171.68 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,171.68 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,171.68 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 662,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,139.80/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.99

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