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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.01, 1,175.43 and 552.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.01, 1,175.43 and 552.35 is: 828.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.01 : 1,175.43 = 552.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.01/1,175.43 = 552.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.01x = 1,175.43 × 552.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.01x = 649,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,248.76/784.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.11

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