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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.57, 1,076.36 and 544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.57, 1,076.36 and 544.59 is: 750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.57 : 1,076.36 = 544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.57/1,076.36 = 544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.57x = 1,076.36 × 544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.57x = 586,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,172.17/780.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.95

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