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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.13, 1,059.11 and 545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.13, 1,059.11 and 545.70 is: 753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.13 : 1,059.11 = 545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.13/1,059.11 = 545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.13x = 1,059.11 × 545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.13x = 577,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,956.33/767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.40

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