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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.73, 1,058.90 and 546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.73, 1,058.90 and 546.60 is: 753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.73 : 1,058.90 = 546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.73/1,058.90 = 546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.73x = 1,058.90 × 546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.73x = 578,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,794.74/767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.90

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