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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.22, 1,082.50 and 563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.22, 1,082.50 and 563.77 is: 777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.22 : 1,082.50 = 563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.22/1,082.50 = 563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.22x = 1,082.50 × 563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.22x = 610,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,281.03/785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.21

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