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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.27, 1,085 and 563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.27, 1,085 and 563.78 is: 778.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.27 : 1,085 = 563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.27/1,085 = 563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.27x = 1,085 × 563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.27x = 611,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,701.30/785.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.97

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