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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,082.86 and 563.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,082.86 and 563.96 is: 778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,082.86 = 563.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,082.86 = 563.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,082.86 × 563.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 610,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,689.73/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.50

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