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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.02, 1,083.60 and 562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.02, 1,083.60 and 562.10 is: 774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.02 : 1,083.60 = 562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.02/1,083.60 = 562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.02x = 1,083.60 × 562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.02x = 609,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,086.14/786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.90

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