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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.33, 1,077.33 and 544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.33, 1,077.33 and 544.69 is: 752.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.33 : 1,077.33 = 544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.33/1,077.33 = 544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.33x = 1,077.33 × 544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.33x = 586,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,810.88/780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.00

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