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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.92, 1,082.28 and 551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.92, 1,082.28 and 551.28 is: 761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.92 : 1,082.28 = 551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.92/1,082.28 = 551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.92x = 1,082.28 × 551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.92x = 596,639.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,639.32/783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.10

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