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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.40, 1,063.86 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.40, 1,063.86 and 550.48 is: 759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.40 : 1,063.86 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.40/1,063.86 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.40x = 1,063.86 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.40x = 585,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,633.65/771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.18

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