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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.10, 1,076.49 and 548.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.10, 1,076.49 and 548.82 is: 755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.10 : 1,076.49 = 548.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.10/1,076.49 = 548.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.10x = 1,076.49 × 548.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.10x = 590,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,799.24/782.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.40

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