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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,080.99 and 562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,080.99 and 562.89 is: 776.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,080.99 = 562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,080.99 = 562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,080.99 × 562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 608,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,478.46/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.10

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