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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.45, 1,170.82 and 549.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.45, 1,170.82 and 549.25 is: 822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.45 : 1,170.82 = 549.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.45/1,170.82 = 549.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.45x = 1,170.82 × 549.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.45x = 643,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,070.64/781.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.92

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