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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.53, 1,083.13 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.53, 1,083.13 and 548.40 is: 757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.53 : 1,083.13 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.53/1,083.13 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.53x = 1,083.13 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.53x = 593,992.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,992.75/784.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.13

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