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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.28, 1,145.82 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.28, 1,145.82 and 550.96 is: 759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.28 : 1,145.82 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.28/1,145.82 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.28x = 1,145.82 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.28x = 631,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,300.99/831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.43

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