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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.83, 1,177.62 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.83, 1,177.62 and 555.20 is: 833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.83 : 1,177.62 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.83/1,177.62 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.83x = 1,177.62 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.83x = 653,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,808.74/784.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.06

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