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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.16, 1,029.66 and 550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.16, 1,029.66 and 550.76 is: 759.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.16 : 1,029.66 = 550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.16/1,029.66 = 550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.16x = 1,029.66 × 550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.16x = 567,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,095.54/747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.00

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