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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,176.59 and 554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,176.59 and 554.47 is: 828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.14 : 1,176.59 = 554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.14/1,176.59 = 554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.14x = 1,176.59 × 554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.14x = 652,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,382.30/787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.80

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