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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.46, 1,074.33 and 546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.46, 1,074.33 and 546.18 is: 752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.46 : 1,074.33 = 546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.46/1,074.33 = 546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.46x = 1,074.33 × 546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.46x = 586,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,777.56/779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.80

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