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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.87, 1,062.65 and 549.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.87, 1,062.65 and 549.46 is: 758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.87 : 1,062.65 = 549.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.87/1,062.65 = 549.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.87x = 1,062.65 × 549.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.87x = 583,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,875.61/769.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.41

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