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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,173.46 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,173.46 and 550.40 is: 825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,173.46 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,173.46 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,173.46 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 645,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,867.72/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.83

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