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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.01, 1,170.88 and 562.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.01, 1,170.88 and 562.86 is: 842.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.01 : 1,170.88 = 562.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.01/1,170.88 = 562.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.01x = 1,170.88 × 562.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.01x = 659,040.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,040.11/782.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.75

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