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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.13, 1,175.09 and 568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.13, 1,175.09 and 568.48 is: 853.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.13 : 1,175.09 = 568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.13/1,175.09 = 568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.13x = 1,175.09 × 568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.13x = 668,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,015.16/783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.01

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