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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,176.50 and 554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,176.50 and 554.44 is: 831.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,176.50 = 554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,176.50 = 554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,176.50 × 554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 652,295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,295.89/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.93

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