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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.63, 1,402.94 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.63, 1,402.94 and 550.88 is: 760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.63 : 1,402.94 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.63/1,402.94 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.63x = 1,402.94 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.63x = 772,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,845.95/1,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.21

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