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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.15, 1,084.79 and 565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.15, 1,084.79 and 565.72 is: 779.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.15 : 1,084.79 = 565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.15/1,084.79 = 565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.15x = 1,084.79 × 565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.15x = 613,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,686.10/787.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.63

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