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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,139.76 and 544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,139.76 and 544.56 is: 814.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,139.76 = 544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,139.76 = 544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,139.76 × 544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 620,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,667.71/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.78

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