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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,132.44 and 550.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,132.44 and 550.98 is: 825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,132.44 = 550.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,132.44 = 550.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,132.44 × 550.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 623,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,951.79/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.86

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