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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.37, 1,084.70 and 550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.37, 1,084.70 and 550.91 is: 758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.37 : 1,084.70 = 550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.37/1,084.70 = 550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.37x = 1,084.70 × 550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.37x = 597,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,563.90/787.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.94

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