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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.16, 1,081.38 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.16, 1,081.38 and 550.96 is: 760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.16 : 1,081.38 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.16/1,081.38 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.16x = 1,081.38 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.16x = 595,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,797.12/783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.76

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