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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.91, 1,173.99 and 551.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.91, 1,173.99 and 551.45 is: 829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.91 : 1,173.99 = 551.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.91/1,173.99 = 551.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.91x = 1,173.99 × 551.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.91x = 647,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,396.79/780.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.03

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