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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.65, 1,078.43 and 548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.65, 1,078.43 and 548.37 is: 756.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.65 : 1,078.43 = 548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.65/1,078.43 = 548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.65x = 1,078.43 × 548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.65x = 591,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,378.66/781.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.58

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