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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.89, 1,072.11 and 541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.89, 1,072.11 and 541.18 is: 746.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.89 : 1,072.11 = 541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.89/1,072.11 = 541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.89x = 1,072.11 × 541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.89x = 580,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,204.49/776.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.83

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