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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.87, 1,176.12 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.87, 1,176.12 and 553.23 is: 831.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.87 : 1,176.12 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.87/1,176.12 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.87x = 1,176.12 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.87x = 650,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,664.87/782.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.13

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