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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.88, 1,030.80 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.88, 1,030.80 and 550.08 is: 759.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.88 : 1,030.80 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.88/1,030.80 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.88x = 1,030.80 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.88x = 567,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,022.46/746.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.19

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