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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.38, 1,048.71 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.38, 1,048.71 and 550.14 is: 758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.38 : 1,048.71 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.38/1,048.71 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.38x = 1,048.71 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.38x = 576,937.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,937.32/760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.75

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