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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.20, 1,175.18 and 553.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.20, 1,175.18 and 553.57 is: 830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.20 : 1,175.18 = 553.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.20/1,175.18 = 553.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.20x = 1,175.18 × 553.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.20x = 650,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,540.88/783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.62

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