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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.90, 1,177.20 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.90, 1,177.20 and 554.40 is: 832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.90 : 1,177.20 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.90/1,177.20 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.90x = 1,177.20 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.90x = 652,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,639.68/783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.55

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