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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.24, 1,073.60 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.24, 1,073.60 and 542.76 is: 748.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.24 : 1,073.60 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.24/1,073.60 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.24x = 1,073.60 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.24x = 582,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,707.14/778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.75

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