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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.80, 1,330.80 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.80, 1,330.80 and 550.80 is: 759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.80 : 1,330.80 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.80/1,330.80 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.80x = 1,330.80 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.80x = 733,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,004.64/964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.75

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