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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.18, 1,135.08 and 550.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.18, 1,135.08 and 550.98 is: 827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.18 : 1,135.08 = 550.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.18/1,135.08 = 550.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.18x = 1,135.08 × 550.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.18x = 625,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,406.38/756.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.06

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