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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.37, 1,063.34 and 549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.37, 1,063.34 and 549.96 is: 759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.37 : 1,063.34 = 549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.37/1,063.34 = 549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.37x = 1,063.34 × 549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.37x = 584,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,794.47/770.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.11

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