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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.96, 1,140.06 and 544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.96, 1,140.06 and 544.12 is: 815.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.96 : 1,140.06 = 544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.96/1,140.06 = 544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.96x = 1,140.06 × 544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.96x = 620,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,329.45/760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.19

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