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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.02, 1,172.67 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.02, 1,172.67 and 565.52 is: 846.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.02 : 1,172.67 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.02/1,172.67 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.02x = 1,172.67 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.02x = 663,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,168.34/783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.94

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