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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.22, 1,402.38 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.22, 1,402.38 and 550.47 is: 759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.22 : 1,402.38 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.22/1,402.38 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.22x = 1,402.38 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.22x = 771,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,968.12/1,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.65

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