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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,122.68 and 544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,122.68 and 544.54 is: 815.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,122.68 = 544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,122.68 = 544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,122.68 × 544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 611,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,338.57/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.09

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