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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.35, 1,057.82 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.35, 1,057.82 and 545.94 is: 753.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.35 : 1,057.82 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.35/1,057.82 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.35x = 1,057.82 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.35x = 577,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,503.52/766.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.58

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