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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.27, 1,172.45 and 550.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.27, 1,172.45 and 550.81 is: 825.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.27 : 1,172.45 = 550.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.27/1,172.45 = 550.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.27x = 1,172.45 × 550.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.27x = 645,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,795.63/782.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.55

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