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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.19, 1,080.70 and 562.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.19, 1,080.70 and 562.87 is: 776.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.19 : 1,080.70 = 562.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.19/1,080.70 = 562.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.19x = 1,080.70 × 562.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.19x = 608,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,293.61/783.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.69

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