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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.76, 1,085.82 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.76, 1,085.82 and 550.48 is: 759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.76 : 1,085.82 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.76/1,085.82 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.76x = 1,085.82 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.76x = 597,722.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,722.19/786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.73

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