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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.10, 1,066.89 and 550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.10, 1,066.89 and 550.67 is: 760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.10 : 1,066.89 = 550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.10/1,066.89 = 550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.10x = 1,066.89 × 550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.10x = 587,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,504.32/772.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.92

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