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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.20, 1,082.94 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.20, 1,082.94 and 549.06 is: 757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.20 : 1,082.94 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.20/1,082.94 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.20x = 1,082.94 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.20x = 594,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,599.04/785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.26

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