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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.14, 1,060.46 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.14, 1,060.46 and 548.70 is: 755.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.14 : 1,060.46 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.14/1,060.46 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.14x = 1,060.46 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.14x = 581,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,874.40/770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.54

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