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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.22, 1,173.23 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.22, 1,173.23 and 551.08 is: 825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.22 : 1,173.23 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.22/1,173.23 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.22x = 1,173.23 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.22x = 646,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,544.17/783.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.50

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