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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.58, 1,386.28 and 550.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.58, 1,386.28 and 550.31 is: 759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.58 : 1,386.28 = 550.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.58/1,386.28 = 550.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.58x = 1,386.28 × 550.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.58x = 762,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,885.84/1,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.41

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