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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.24, 1,177.08 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.24, 1,177.08 and 553.44 is: 828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.24 : 1,177.08 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.24/1,177.08 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.24x = 1,177.08 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.24x = 651,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,443.16/786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.56

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