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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.81, 1,085.49 and 550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.81, 1,085.49 and 550.70 is: 759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.81 : 1,085.49 = 550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.81/1,085.49 = 550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.81x = 1,085.49 × 550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.81x = 597,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,773.92/786.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.74

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