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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.40, 1,030.32 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.40, 1,030.32 and 550.60 is: 759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.40 : 1,030.32 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.40/1,030.32 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.40x = 1,030.32 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.40x = 567,294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,294.19/747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.02

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