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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.59, 1,062.58 and 548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.59, 1,062.58 and 548.76 is: 757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.59 : 1,062.58 = 548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.59/1,062.58 = 548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.59x = 1,062.58 × 548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.59x = 583,101.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,101.40/769.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.68

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