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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.75, 1,171.24 and 552.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.75, 1,171.24 and 552.21 is: 826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.75 : 1,171.24 = 552.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.75/1,171.24 = 552.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.75x = 1,171.24 × 552.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.75x = 646,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,770.44/782.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.28

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