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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,079.28 and 547.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783, 1,079.28 and 547.29 is: 754.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783 : 1,079.28 = 547.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783/1,079.28 = 547.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783x = 1,079.28 × 547.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783x = 590,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,679.15/783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.38

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