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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,055.76 and 544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,055.76 and 544.56 is: 750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,055.76 = 544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,055.76 = 544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,055.76 × 544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 574,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,924.67/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.95

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