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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.60, 1,071.66 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.60, 1,071.66 and 545.32 is: 750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.60 : 1,071.66 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.60/1,071.66 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.60x = 1,071.66 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.60x = 584,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,397.63/778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.57

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