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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.80, 1,049.01 and 550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.80, 1,049.01 and 550.67 is: 760.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.80 : 1,049.01 = 550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.80/1,049.01 = 550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.80x = 1,049.01 × 550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.80x = 577,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,655.58/759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.27

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