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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,148.40 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,148.40 and 550.80 is: 825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,148.40 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,148.40 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,148.40 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 632,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,538.72/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.68

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