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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.64, 1,049.61 and 551.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.64, 1,049.61 and 551.45 is: 759.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.64 : 1,049.61 = 551.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.64/1,049.61 = 551.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.64x = 1,049.61 × 551.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.64x = 578,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,807.43/761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.95

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