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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.60, 1,026.04 and 544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.60, 1,026.04 and 544.76 is: 750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.60 : 1,026.04 = 544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.60/1,026.04 = 544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.60x = 1,026.04 × 544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.60x = 558,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,945.55/744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.67

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