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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,054.89 and 544.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,054.89 and 544.23 is: 749.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,054.89 = 544.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,054.89 = 544.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,054.89 × 544.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 574,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,102.78/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.84

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