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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.63, 1,056.27 and 545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.63, 1,056.27 and 545.23 is: 751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.63 : 1,056.27 = 545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.63/1,056.27 = 545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.63x = 1,056.27 × 545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.63x = 575,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,910.09/766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.22

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