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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.40, 1,083.48 and 552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.40, 1,083.48 and 552.66 is: 762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.40 : 1,083.48 = 552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.40/1,083.48 = 552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.40x = 1,083.48 × 552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.40x = 598,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,796.06/785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.41

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