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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.92, 1,083.66 and 552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.92, 1,083.66 and 552.28 is: 762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.92 : 1,083.66 = 552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.92/1,083.66 = 552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.92x = 1,083.66 × 552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.92x = 598,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,483.74/784.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.48

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