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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,081.44 and 551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,081.44 and 551.52 is: 761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,081.44 = 551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,081.44 = 551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,081.44 × 551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 596,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,435.79/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.38

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