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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.66, 1,083.26 and 549.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.66, 1,083.26 and 549.74 is: 757.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.66 : 1,083.26 = 549.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.66/1,083.26 = 549.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.66x = 1,083.26 × 549.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.66x = 595,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,515.43/785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.99

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