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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.37, 975.69 and 550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.37, 975.69 and 550.50 is: 759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.37 : 975.69 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.37/975.69 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.37x = 975.69 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.37x = 537,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,117.35/707.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.32

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