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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.34, 1,175.58 and 550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.34, 1,175.58 and 550.72 is: 826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.34 : 1,175.58 = 550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.34/1,175.58 = 550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.34x = 1,175.58 × 550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.34x = 647,415.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,415.42/783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.48

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