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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.26, 1,172.90 and 550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.26, 1,172.90 and 550.25 is: 826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.26 : 1,172.90 = 550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.26/1,172.90 = 550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.26x = 1,172.90 × 550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.26x = 645,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,392.53/781.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.09

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