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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.16, 1,048.65 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.16, 1,048.65 and 549.99 is: 758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.16 : 1,048.65 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.16/1,048.65 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.16x = 1,048.65 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.16x = 576,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,747.01/760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.72

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