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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.30, 1,048.31 and 550.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.30, 1,048.31 and 550.17 is: 759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.30 : 1,048.31 = 550.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.30/1,048.31 = 550.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.30x = 1,048.31 × 550.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.30x = 576,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,750.09/759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.58

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