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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,174.17 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,174.17 and 566.52 is: 848.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,174.17 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,174.17 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,174.17 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 665,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,190.79/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.44

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