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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.60, 1,082.70 and 553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.60, 1,082.70 and 553.32 is: 761.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.60 : 1,082.70 = 553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.60/1,082.70 = 553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.60x = 1,082.70 × 553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.60x = 599,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,079.56/786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.61

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