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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,054.91 and 544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,054.91 and 544.12 is: 749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,054.91 = 544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,054.91 = 544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,054.91 × 544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 573,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,996.35/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.79

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