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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,057.59 and 545.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,057.59 and 545.67 is: 752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,057.59 = 545.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,057.59 = 545.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,057.59 × 545.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 577,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,095.14/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.34

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