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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.99, 1,175.90 and 567.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.99, 1,175.90 and 567.03 is: 848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.99 : 1,175.90 = 567.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.99/1,175.90 = 567.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.99x = 1,175.90 × 567.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.99x = 666,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,775.34/785.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.33

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