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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.05, 1,085.61 and 566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.05, 1,085.61 and 566.04 is: 780.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.05 : 1,085.61 = 566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.05/1,085.61 = 566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.05x = 1,085.61 × 566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.05x = 614,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,498.68/787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.76

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