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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.15, 1,060.29 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.15, 1,060.29 and 547.16 is: 755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.15 : 1,060.29 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.15/1,060.29 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.15x = 1,060.29 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.15x = 580,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,142.97/768.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.25

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