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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.34, 1,085.10 and 550.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.34, 1,085.10 and 550.82 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.34 : 1,085.10 = 550.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.34/1,085.10 = 550.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.34x = 1,085.10 × 550.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.34x = 597,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,694.78/787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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