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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,063.96 and 549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,063.96 and 549.76 is: 759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,063.96 = 549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,063.96 = 549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,063.96 × 549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 584,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,922.65/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.07

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