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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.11, 1,171.83 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.11, 1,171.83 and 551.48 is: 827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.11 : 1,171.83 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.11/1,171.83 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.11x = 1,171.83 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.11x = 646,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,237.02/781.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.33

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