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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.24, 1,062.30 and 548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.24, 1,062.30 and 548.20 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.24 : 1,062.30 = 548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.24/1,062.30 = 548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.24x = 1,062.30 × 548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.24x = 582,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,352.86/769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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