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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.54, 1,076.67 and 547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.54, 1,076.67 and 547.26 is: 754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.54 : 1,076.67 = 547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.54/1,076.67 = 547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.54x = 1,076.67 × 547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.54x = 589,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,218.42/780.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.89

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