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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.15, 1,079.12 and 548.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.15, 1,079.12 and 548.87 is: 757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.15 : 1,079.12 = 548.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.15/1,079.12 = 548.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.15x = 1,079.12 × 548.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.15x = 592,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,292.57/782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.27

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