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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.60, 1,177.85 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.60, 1,177.85 and 554.24 is: 829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.60 : 1,177.85 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.60/1,177.85 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.60x = 1,177.85 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.60x = 652,815.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,815.91/786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.92

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