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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.65, 1,085.67 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.65, 1,085.67 and 550.53 is: 759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.65 : 1,085.67 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.65/1,085.67 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.65x = 1,085.67 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.65x = 597,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,693.91/786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.80

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