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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 748.59 and 528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 748.59 and 528.76 is: 727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 748.59 = 528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/748.59 = 528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 748.59 × 528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 395,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,826.38/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.52

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