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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.80, 1,082.52 and 551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.80, 1,082.52 and 551.52 is: 760.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.80 : 1,082.52 = 551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.80/1,082.52 = 551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.80x = 1,082.52 × 551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.80x = 597,031.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,031.43/784.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.74

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