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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.62, 1,061.88 and 548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.62, 1,061.88 and 548.49 is: 756.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.62 : 1,061.88 = 548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.62/1,061.88 = 548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.62x = 1,061.88 × 548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.62x = 582,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,430.56/769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.78

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