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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.61, 1,060.78 and 545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.61, 1,060.78 and 545.25 is: 751.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.61 : 1,060.78 = 545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.61/1,060.78 = 545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.61x = 1,060.78 × 545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.61x = 578,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,390.30/769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.54

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