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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.79, 1,176.64 and 553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.79, 1,176.64 and 553.42 is: 828.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.79 : 1,176.64 = 553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.79/1,176.64 = 553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.79x = 1,176.64 × 553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.79x = 651,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,176.11/785.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.69

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