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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,054.08 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,054.08 and 551.04 is: 760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,054.08 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,054.08 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,054.08 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 580,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,840.24/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.70

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