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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.13, 1,173.59 and 567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.13, 1,173.59 and 567.48 is: 851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.13 : 1,173.59 = 567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.13/1,173.59 = 567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.13x = 1,173.59 × 567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.13x = 665,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,986.02/782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.50

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