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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.54, 1,056.29 and 545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.54, 1,056.29 and 545.12 is: 751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.54 : 1,056.29 = 545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.54/1,056.29 = 545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.54x = 1,056.29 × 545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.54x = 575,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,804.80/766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.17

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