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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.98, 1,078.19 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.98, 1,078.19 and 546.14 is: 753.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.98 : 1,078.19 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.98/1,078.19 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.98x = 1,078.19 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.98x = 588,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,834.56/781.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.00

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