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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789, 1,183.50 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789, 1,183.50 and 562.44 is: 843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789 : 1,183.50 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789/1,183.50 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789x = 1,183.50 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789x = 665,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,647.74/789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.66

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