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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.74, 1,151.22 and 548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.74, 1,151.22 and 548.23 is: 822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.74 : 1,151.22 = 548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.74/1,151.22 = 548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.74x = 1,151.22 × 548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.74x = 631,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,133.34/767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.07

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