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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.79, 1,058.01 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.79, 1,058.01 and 546.12 is: 752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.79 : 1,058.01 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.79/1,058.01 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.79x = 1,058.01 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.79x = 577,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,800.42/767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.55

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