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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.96, 1,083.28 and 552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.96, 1,083.28 and 552.16 is: 762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.96 : 1,083.28 = 552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.96/1,083.28 = 552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.96x = 1,083.28 × 552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.96x = 598,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,143.88/784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.01

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