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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.64, 1,074.24 and 546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.64, 1,074.24 and 546.08 is: 753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.64 : 1,074.24 = 546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.64/1,074.24 = 546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.64x = 1,074.24 × 546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.64x = 586,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,620.98/778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.39

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