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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.79, 1,165.80 and 550.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.79, 1,165.80 and 550.55 is: 759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.79 : 1,165.80 = 550.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.79/1,165.80 = 550.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.79x = 1,165.80 × 550.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.79x = 641,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,825.36/844.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.75

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