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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.70, 1,085.02 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.70, 1,085.02 and 550.56 is: 759.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.70 : 1,085.02 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.70/1,085.02 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.70x = 1,085.02 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.70x = 597,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,368.61/786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.33

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