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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.38, 1,084.98 and 550.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.38, 1,084.98 and 550.06 is: 758.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.38 : 1,084.98 = 550.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.38/1,084.98 = 550.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.38x = 1,084.98 × 550.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.38x = 596,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,804.10/786.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.93

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