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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.53, 1,057.67 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.53, 1,057.67 and 545.86 is: 752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.53 : 1,057.67 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.53/1,057.67 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.53x = 1,057.67 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.53x = 577,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,339.75/767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.20

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