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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.60, 1,048.98 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.60, 1,048.98 and 547.44 is: 755.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.60 : 1,048.98 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.60/1,048.98 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.60x = 1,048.98 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.60x = 574,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,253.61/760.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.00

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