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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,025.76 and 544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,025.76 and 544.56 is: 751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,025.76 = 544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,025.76 = 544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,025.76 × 544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 558,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,587.87/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.36

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