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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.28, 1,057.74 and 546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.28, 1,057.74 and 546.15 is: 752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.28 : 1,057.74 = 546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.28/1,057.74 = 546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.28x = 1,057.74 × 546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.28x = 577,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,684.70/767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.90

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