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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.20, 1,117.80 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.20, 1,117.80 and 550.80 is: 826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.20 : 1,117.80 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.20/1,117.80 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.20x = 1,117.80 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.20x = 615,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,684.24/745.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.20

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