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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,083.90 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,083.90 and 552.52 is: 762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,083.90 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,083.90 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,083.90 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 598,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,876.43/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.12

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