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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.61, 1,139.68 and 551.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.61, 1,139.68 and 551.57 is: 827.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.61 : 1,139.68 = 551.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.61/1,139.68 = 551.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.61x = 1,139.68 × 551.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.61x = 628,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,613.30/759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.55

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