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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,077.93 and 560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,077.93 and 560.48 is: 772.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,077.93 = 560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,077.93 = 560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,077.93 × 560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 604,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,160.90/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.66

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