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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.64, 1,082.24 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.64, 1,082.24 and 548.56 is: 756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.64 : 1,082.24 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.64/1,082.24 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.64x = 1,082.24 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.64x = 593,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,673.57/784.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.62

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