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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.61, 1,402.92 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.61, 1,402.92 and 550.86 is: 760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.61 : 1,402.92 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.61/1,402.92 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.61x = 1,402.92 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.61x = 772,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,812.51/1,016.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.19

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