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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,173.39 and 550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,173.39 and 550.42 is: 825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,173.39 = 550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,173.39 = 550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,173.39 × 550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 645,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,857.32/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.82

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