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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.61, 1,063.72 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.61, 1,063.72 and 550.18 is: 758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.61 : 1,063.72 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.61/1,063.72 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.61x = 1,063.72 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.61x = 585,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,230.73/771.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.45

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