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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.14, 1,077.57 and 545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.14, 1,077.57 and 545.23 is: 752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.14 : 1,077.57 = 545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.14/1,077.57 = 545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.14x = 1,077.57 × 545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.14x = 587,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,524.84/781.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.13

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