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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.94, 1,044.44 and 547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.94, 1,044.44 and 547.74 is: 754.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.94 : 1,044.44 = 547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.94/1,044.44 = 547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.94x = 1,044.44 × 547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.94x = 572,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,078.83/757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.79

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