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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.74, 1,080.84 and 550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.74, 1,080.84 and 550 is: 759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.74 : 1,080.84 = 550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.74/1,080.84 = 550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.74x = 1,080.84 × 550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.74x = 594,462
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,462/782.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.46

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