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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.94, 1,132.44 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.94, 1,132.44 and 550.08 is: 824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.94 : 1,132.44 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.94/1,132.44 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.94x = 1,132.44 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.94x = 622,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,932.60/755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.05

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