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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.48, 1,147.92 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.48, 1,147.92 and 550.32 is: 822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.48 : 1,147.92 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.48/1,147.92 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.48x = 1,147.92 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.48x = 631,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,723.33/768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.04

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