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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.97, 1,173.59 and 551.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.97, 1,173.59 and 551.31 is: 827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.97 : 1,173.59 = 551.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.97/1,173.59 = 551.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.97x = 1,173.59 × 551.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.97x = 647,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,009.15/781.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.41

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