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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.99, 1,109.23 and 544.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.99, 1,109.23 and 544.19 is: 816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.99 : 1,109.23 = 544.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.99/1,109.23 = 544.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.99x = 1,109.23 × 544.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.99x = 603,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,624.97/738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.82

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