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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.04, 1,075.98 and 546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.04, 1,075.98 and 546.76 is: 754.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.04 : 1,075.98 = 546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.04/1,075.98 = 546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.04x = 1,075.98 × 546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.04x = 588,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,302.82/780.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.20

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