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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.76, 1,083.86 and 565.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.76, 1,083.86 and 565.00 is: 779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.76 : 1,083.86 = 565.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.76/1,083.86 = 565.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.76x = 1,083.86 × 565.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.76x = 612,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,381.55/785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.35

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