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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,079.52 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,079.52 and 549.28 is: 758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,079.52 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,079.52 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,079.52 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 592,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,958.75/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.34

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