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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.34, 1,076.27 and 553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.34, 1,076.27 and 553.12 is: 762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.34 : 1,076.27 = 553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.34/1,076.27 = 553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.34x = 1,076.27 × 553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.34x = 595,305.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,305.15/780.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.88

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