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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.24, 1,076.22 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.24, 1,076.22 and 546.96 is: 754.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.24 : 1,076.22 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.24/1,076.22 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.24x = 1,076.22 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.24x = 588,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,649.29/780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.45

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