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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.54, 1,079.73 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.54, 1,079.73 and 562.14 is: 774.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.54 : 1,079.73 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.54/1,079.73 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.54x = 1,079.73 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.54x = 606,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,959.42/783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.64

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