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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,074.96 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,074.96 and 546.48 is: 754.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.04 : 1,074.96 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.04/1,074.96 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.04x = 1,074.96 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.04x = 587,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,444.14/779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.06

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