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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.65, 1,151.75 and 548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.65, 1,151.75 and 548.24 is: 821.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.65 : 1,151.75 = 548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.65/1,151.75 = 548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.65x = 1,151.75 × 548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.65x = 631,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,426.92/768.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.48

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