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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.60, 1,064.82 and 549.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.60, 1,064.82 and 549.17 is: 758.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.60 : 1,064.82 = 549.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.60/1,064.82 = 549.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.60x = 1,064.82 × 549.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.60x = 584,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,759.13/770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.84

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