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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.86, 1,129.56 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.86, 1,129.56 and 544.82 is: 817.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.86 : 1,129.56 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.86/1,129.56 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.86x = 1,129.56 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.86x = 615,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,404.16/752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.43

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