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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.40, 1,174.20 and 562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.40, 1,174.20 and 562.92 is: 844.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.40 : 1,174.20 = 562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.40/1,174.20 = 562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.40x = 1,174.20 × 562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.40x = 660,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,980.66/782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.81

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