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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.01, 1,173.93 and 551.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.01, 1,173.93 and 551.35 is: 826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.01 : 1,173.93 = 551.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.01/1,173.93 = 551.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.01x = 1,173.93 × 551.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.01x = 647,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,246.31/783.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.61

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