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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,174.64 and 552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,174.64 and 552.46 is: 827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,174.64 = 552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,174.64 = 552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,174.64 × 552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 648,941.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,941.61/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.75

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