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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.22, 1,081.65 and 547.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.22, 1,081.65 and 547.81 is: 756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.22 : 1,081.65 = 547.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.22/1,081.65 = 547.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.22x = 1,081.65 × 547.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.22x = 592,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,544.12/783.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.55

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