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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.50, 1,175.51 and 549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.50, 1,175.51 and 549.48 is: 824.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.50 : 1,175.51 = 549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.50/1,175.51 = 549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.50x = 1,175.51 × 549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.50x = 645,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,919.23/783.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.40

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