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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.76, 1,086.62 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.76, 1,086.62 and 567 is: 782.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.76 : 1,086.62 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.76/1,086.62 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.76x = 1,086.62 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.76x = 616,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,113.54/787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.11

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