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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.60, 1,171.92 and 549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.60, 1,171.92 and 549.92 is: 824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.60 : 1,171.92 = 549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.60/1,171.92 = 549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.60x = 1,171.92 × 549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.60x = 644,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,462.25/781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.54

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