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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.43, 1,049.40 and 550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.43, 1,049.40 and 550.71 is: 759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.43 : 1,049.40 = 550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.43/1,049.40 = 550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.43x = 1,049.40 × 550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.43x = 577,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,915.07/760.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.98

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