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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.38, 1,025.82 and 545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.38, 1,025.82 and 545.27 is: 751.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.38 : 1,025.82 = 545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.38/1,025.82 = 545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.38x = 1,025.82 × 545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.38x = 559,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,343.74/744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.43

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