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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 913.80 and 544.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 913.80 and 544.34 is: 750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 913.80 = 544.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/913.80 = 544.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 913.80 × 544.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 497,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,417.89/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.50

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