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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.08, 1,072.85 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.08, 1,072.85 and 541.44 is: 747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.08 : 1,072.85 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.08/1,072.85 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.08x = 1,072.85 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.08x = 580,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,881.20/777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.52

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