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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.79, 1,175.14 and 552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.79, 1,175.14 and 552.42 is: 827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.79 : 1,175.14 = 552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.79/1,175.14 = 552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.79x = 1,175.14 × 552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.79x = 649,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,170.84/784.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.19

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