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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.78, 1,056.64 and 545.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.78, 1,056.64 and 545.10 is: 751.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.78 : 1,056.64 = 545.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.78/1,056.64 = 545.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.78x = 1,056.64 × 545.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.78x = 575,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,974.46/766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.16

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