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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.28, 1,082.22 and 563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.28, 1,082.22 and 563.70 is: 777.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.28 : 1,082.22 = 563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.28/1,082.22 = 563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.28x = 1,082.22 × 563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.28x = 610,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,047.41/784.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.84

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