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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.04, 1,058.35 and 546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.04, 1,058.35 and 546.63 is: 753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.04 : 1,058.35 = 546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.04/1,058.35 = 546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.04x = 1,058.35 × 546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.04x = 578,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,525.86/768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.25

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