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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.01, 1,172.43 and 550.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.01, 1,172.43 and 550.35 is: 825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.01 : 1,172.43 = 550.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.01/1,172.43 = 550.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.01x = 1,172.43 × 550.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.01x = 645,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,246.85/782.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.11

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