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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.40, 1,117.82 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.40, 1,117.82 and 550.64 is: 824.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.40 : 1,117.82 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.40/1,117.82 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.40x = 1,117.82 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.40x = 615,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,516.40/746.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.65

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