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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.73, 1,145.22 and 544.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.73, 1,145.22 and 544.23 is: 816.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.73 : 1,145.22 = 544.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.73/1,145.22 = 544.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.73x = 1,145.22 × 544.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.73x = 623,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,263.08/763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.08

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