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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.93, 1,077.35 and 548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.93, 1,077.35 and 548.37 is: 756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.93 : 1,077.35 = 548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.93/1,077.35 = 548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.93x = 1,077.35 × 548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.93x = 590,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,783.68/780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.51

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