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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.46, 1,074.62 and 542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.46, 1,074.62 and 542.75 is: 749.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.46 : 1,074.62 = 542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.46/1,074.62 = 542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.46x = 1,074.62 × 542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.46x = 583,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,248.98/778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.23

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