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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.57, 1,029.56 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.57, 1,029.56 and 550.14 is: 758.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.57 : 1,029.56 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.57/1,029.56 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.57x = 1,029.56 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.57x = 566,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,399.39/746.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.67

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