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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.39, 1,079.66 and 561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.39, 1,079.66 and 561.74 is: 775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.39 : 1,079.66 = 561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.39/1,079.66 = 561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.39x = 1,079.66 × 561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.39x = 606,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,484.21/782.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.17

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