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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.54, 1,081.11 and 563.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.54, 1,081.11 and 563.14 is: 776.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.54 : 1,081.11 = 563.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.54/1,081.11 = 563.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.54x = 1,081.11 × 563.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.54x = 608,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,816.29/784.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.02

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