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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.41, 1,174.74 and 551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.41, 1,174.74 and 551.94 is: 829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.41 : 1,174.74 = 551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.41/1,174.74 = 551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.41x = 1,174.74 × 551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.41x = 648,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,386.00/781.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.76

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