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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.64, 1,173.47 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.64, 1,173.47 and 550.62 is: 826.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.64 : 1,173.47 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.64/1,173.47 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.64x = 1,173.47 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.64x = 646,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,133.30/781.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.64

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