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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.14, 1,175.13 and 567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.14, 1,175.13 and 567.06 is: 849.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.14 : 1,175.13 = 567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.14/1,175.13 = 567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.14x = 1,175.13 × 567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.14x = 666,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,369.22/784.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.81

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