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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.81, 1,085.51 and 551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.81, 1,085.51 and 551.13 is: 760.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.81 : 1,085.51 = 551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.81/1,085.51 = 551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.81x = 1,085.51 × 551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.81x = 598,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,257.13/786.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.36

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