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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.60, 1,174.92 and 551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.60, 1,174.92 and 551.92 is: 827.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.60 : 1,174.92 = 551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.60/1,174.92 = 551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.60x = 1,174.92 × 551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.60x = 648,461.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,461.85/783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.54

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