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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.26, 1,063.38 and 549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.26, 1,063.38 and 549.54 is: 758.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.26 : 1,063.38 = 549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.26/1,063.38 = 549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.26x = 1,063.38 × 549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.26x = 584,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,369.85/770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.67

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