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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.72, 1,057.91 and 546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.72, 1,057.91 and 546.45 is: 753.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.72 : 1,057.91 = 546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.72/1,057.91 = 546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.72x = 1,057.91 × 546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.72x = 578,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,092.19/767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.00

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