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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.62, 1,177.10 and 565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.62, 1,177.10 and 565.22 is: 846.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.62 : 1,177.10 = 565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.62/1,177.10 = 565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.62x = 1,177.10 × 565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.62x = 665,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,311.75/785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.86

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