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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767, 1,057.98 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767, 1,057.98 and 546.24 is: 753.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 1,057.98 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/1,057.98 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 1,057.98 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 577,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,911.00/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.47

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