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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.84, 1,062.69 and 549.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.84, 1,062.69 and 549.39 is: 757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.84 : 1,062.69 = 549.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.84/1,062.69 = 549.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.84x = 1,062.69 × 549.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.84x = 583,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,831.26/770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.40

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