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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,175.31 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,175.31 and 552.92 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,175.31 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,175.31 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,175.31 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 649,846.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,846.53/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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