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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.14, 1,081.71 and 548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.14, 1,081.71 and 548.58 is: 756.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.14 : 1,081.71 = 548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.14/1,081.71 = 548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.14x = 1,081.71 × 548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.14x = 593,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,404.47/784.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.76

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