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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,082.15 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,082.15 and 563.76 is: 778.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,082.15 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,082.15 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,082.15 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 610,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,072.88/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.07

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