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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,174.08 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,174.08 and 549.72 is: 824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,174.08 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,174.08 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,174.08 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 645,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,415.26/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.98

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