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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.39, 1,080.72 and 550.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.39, 1,080.72 and 550.65 is: 759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.39 : 1,080.72 = 550.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.39/1,080.72 = 550.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.39x = 1,080.72 × 550.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.39x = 595,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,098.47/783.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.65

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