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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.01, 1,062.18 and 549.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.01, 1,062.18 and 549.27 is: 757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.01 : 1,062.18 = 549.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.01/1,062.18 = 549.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.01x = 1,062.18 × 549.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.01x = 583,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,423.61/770.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.68

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