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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.01, 1,149.48 and 550.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.01, 1,149.48 and 550.11 is: 824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.01 : 1,149.48 = 550.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.01/1,149.48 = 550.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.01x = 1,149.48 × 550.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.01x = 632,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,340.44/767.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.42

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