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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.84, 1,058.55 and 546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.84, 1,058.55 and 546.39 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.84 : 1,058.55 = 546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.84/1,058.55 = 546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.84x = 1,058.55 × 546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.84x = 578,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,381.13/767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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