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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.72, 770.36 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.72, 770.36 and 544.44 is: 749.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.72 : 770.36 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.72/770.36 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.72x = 770.36 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.72x = 419,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,414.80/559.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.33

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