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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.68, 1,139.97 and 550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.68, 1,139.97 and 550.78 is: 825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.68 : 1,139.97 = 550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.68/1,139.97 = 550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.68x = 1,139.97 × 550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.68x = 627,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,866.98/760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.40

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