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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.80, 1,070.94 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.80, 1,070.94 and 551.88 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.80 : 1,070.94 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.80/1,070.94 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.80x = 1,070.94 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.80x = 591,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,030.37/775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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