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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.14, 1,177.90 and 554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.14, 1,177.90 and 554.48 is: 831.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.14 : 1,177.90 = 554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.14/1,177.90 = 554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.14x = 1,177.90 × 554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.14x = 653,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,128.00/785.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.86

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