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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.77, 1,062.38 and 546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.77, 1,062.38 and 546.42 is: 753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.77 : 1,062.38 = 546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.77/1,062.38 = 546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.77x = 1,062.38 × 546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.77x = 580,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,501.73/770.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.15

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