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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.80, 1,049.75 and 551.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.80, 1,049.75 and 551.61 is: 760.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.80 : 1,049.75 = 551.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.80/1,049.75 = 551.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.80x = 1,049.75 × 551.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.80x = 579,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,052.60/761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.11

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