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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.35, 1,064.47 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.35, 1,064.47 and 548.91 is: 758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.35 : 1,064.47 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.35/1,064.47 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.35x = 1,064.47 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.35x = 584,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,298.23/770.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.48

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