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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.26, 1,081.98 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.26, 1,081.98 and 548.22 is: 756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.26 : 1,081.98 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.26/1,081.98 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.26x = 1,081.98 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.26x = 593,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,163.08/784.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.33

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