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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.81, 1,084.13 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.81, 1,084.13 and 550.13 is: 758.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.81 : 1,084.13 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.81/1,084.13 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.81x = 1,084.13 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.81x = 596,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,412.44/785.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.98

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