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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.22, 1,084.51 and 565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.22, 1,084.51 and 565.47 is: 780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.22 : 1,084.51 = 565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.22/1,084.51 = 565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.22x = 1,084.51 × 565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.22x = 613,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,255.40/786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.00

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