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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.68, 1,175.16 and 566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.68, 1,175.16 and 566.80 is: 847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.68 : 1,175.16 = 566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.68/1,175.16 = 566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.68x = 1,175.16 × 566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.68x = 666,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,080.69/785.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.78

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