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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,141.10 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,141.10 and 544.20 is: 815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,141.10 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,141.10 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,141.10 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 620,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,983.90/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.71

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