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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.17, 1,083.85 and 549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.17, 1,083.85 and 549.80 is: 757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.17 : 1,083.85 = 549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.17/1,083.85 = 549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.17x = 1,083.85 × 549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.17x = 595,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,893.94/786.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.98

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