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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,078.04 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,078.04 and 544.68 is: 751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,078.04 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,078.04 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,078.04 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 587,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,186.83/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.99

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