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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.73, 1,061.78 and 548.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.73, 1,061.78 and 548.19 is: 756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.73 : 1,061.78 = 548.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.73/1,061.78 = 548.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.73x = 1,061.78 × 548.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.73x = 582,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,054.44/769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.18

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