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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.59, 1,402.90 and 550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.59, 1,402.90 and 550.84 is: 760.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.59 : 1,402.90 = 550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.59/1,402.90 = 550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.59x = 1,402.90 × 550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.59x = 772,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,773.44/1,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.16

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