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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.29, 1,173.13 and 562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.29, 1,173.13 and 562.54 is: 842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.29 : 1,173.13 = 562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.29/1,173.13 = 562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.29x = 1,173.13 × 562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.29x = 659,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,932.55/783.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.51

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