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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.96, 1,173.54 and 567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.96, 1,173.54 and 567.48 is: 849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.96 : 1,173.54 = 567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.96/1,173.54 = 567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.96x = 1,173.54 × 567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.96x = 665,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,960.48/783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.48

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