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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.70, 1,059.97 and 547.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.70, 1,059.97 and 547.57 is: 755.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.70 : 1,059.97 = 547.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.70/1,059.97 = 547.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.70x = 1,059.97 × 547.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.70x = 580,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,399.74/768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.05

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