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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.78, 1,083.25 and 552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.78, 1,083.25 and 552.18 is: 761.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.78 : 1,083.25 = 552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.78/1,083.25 = 552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.78x = 1,083.25 × 552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.78x = 598,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,148.99/785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.22

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