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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,082.56 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,082.56 and 551.68 is: 760.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,082.56 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,082.56 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,082.56 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 597,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,226.70/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.53

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