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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.75, 1,175.83 and 553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.75, 1,175.83 and 553.09 is: 829.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.75 : 1,175.83 = 553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.75/1,175.83 = 553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.75x = 1,175.83 × 553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.75x = 650,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,338.38/783.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.78

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