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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.37, 1,079.46 and 546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.37, 1,079.46 and 546.06 is: 753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.37 : 1,079.46 = 546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.37/1,079.46 = 546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.37x = 1,079.46 × 546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.37x = 589,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,449.93/782.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.42

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