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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.91, 1,079.61 and 547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.91, 1,079.61 and 547.14 is: 754.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.91 : 1,079.61 = 547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.91/1,079.61 = 547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.91x = 1,079.61 × 547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.91x = 590,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,697.82/782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.49

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