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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.25, 1,055.86 and 544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.25, 1,055.86 and 544.12 is: 750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.25 : 1,055.86 = 544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.25/1,055.86 = 544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.25x = 1,055.86 × 544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.25x = 574,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,506.54/765.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.75

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