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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.60, 1,085.01 and 551.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.60, 1,085.01 and 551.11 is: 759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.60 : 1,085.01 = 551.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.60/1,085.01 = 551.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.60x = 1,085.01 × 551.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.60x = 597,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,959.86/787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.22

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