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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.62, 1,082.88 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.62, 1,082.88 and 564.30 is: 778.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.62 : 1,082.88 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.62/1,082.88 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.62x = 1,082.88 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.62x = 611,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,069.18/784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.81

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