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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,056.98 and 545.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,056.98 and 545.63 is: 751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,056.98 = 545.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,056.98 = 545.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,056.98 × 545.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 576,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,711.98/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.87

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