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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.65, 1,181.09 and 556.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.65, 1,181.09 and 556.19 is: 836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.65 : 1,181.09 = 556.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.65/1,181.09 = 556.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.65x = 1,181.09 × 556.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.65x = 656,910.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,910.45/785.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.14

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