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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.35, 1,084.67 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.35, 1,084.67 and 550.86 is: 758.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.35 : 1,084.67 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.35/1,084.67 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.35x = 1,084.67 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.35x = 597,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,498.56/787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.87

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