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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,079.39 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,079.39 and 549.06 is: 757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,079.39 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,079.39 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,079.39 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 592,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,647.13/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.53

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