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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.90, 1,178.46 and 554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.90, 1,178.46 and 554.44 is: 833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.90 : 1,178.46 = 554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.90/1,178.46 = 554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.90x = 1,178.46 × 554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.90x = 653,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,379.47/783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.50

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