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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016, 1,402.08 and 550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016, 1,402.08 and 550.26 is: 759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016 : 1,402.08 = 550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016/1,402.08 = 550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016x = 1,402.08 × 550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016x = 771,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,508.54/1,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.36

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