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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.09, 1,084.92 and 565.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.09, 1,084.92 and 565.77 is: 780.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.09 : 1,084.92 = 565.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.09/1,084.92 = 565.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.09x = 1,084.92 × 565.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.09x = 613,815.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,815.19/786.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.85

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