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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.92, 1,163.10 and 563.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.92, 1,163.10 and 563.58 is: 777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.92 : 1,163.10 = 563.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.92/1,163.10 = 563.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.92x = 1,163.10 × 563.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.92x = 655,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,499.90/842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.65

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