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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.22, 1,063.20 and 549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.22, 1,063.20 and 549.82 is: 757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.22 : 1,063.20 = 549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.22/1,063.20 = 549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.22x = 1,063.20 × 549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.22x = 584,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,568.62/771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.98

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