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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.79, 1,401.78 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.79, 1,401.78 and 550.04 is: 759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.79 : 1,401.78 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.79/1,401.78 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.79x = 1,401.78 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.79x = 771,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,028.06/1,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.05

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