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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,048.92 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,048.92 and 550.86 is: 759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,048.92 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,048.92 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,048.92 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 577,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,808.07/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.83

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