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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.43, 1,050.78 and 551.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.43, 1,050.78 and 551.71 is: 761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.43 : 1,050.78 = 551.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.43/1,050.78 = 551.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.43x = 1,050.78 × 551.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.43x = 579,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,725.83/761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.36

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