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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,071.36 and 543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,071.36 and 543.78 is: 750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,071.36 = 543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,071.36 = 543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,071.36 × 543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 582,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,584.14/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.25

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