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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.90, 1,175.70 and 553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.90, 1,175.70 and 553.40 is: 831.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.90 : 1,175.70 = 553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.90/1,175.70 = 553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.90x = 1,175.70 × 553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.90x = 650,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,632.38/782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.05

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