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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.91, 1,073.12 and 545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.91, 1,073.12 and 545.07 is: 752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.91 : 1,073.12 = 545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.91/1,073.12 = 545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.91x = 1,073.12 × 545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.91x = 584,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,922.79/776.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.88

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