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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,173.62 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,173.62 and 551.20 is: 828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,173.62 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,173.62 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,173.62 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 646,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,893.65/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.65

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