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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.92, 1,055.45 and 544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.92, 1,055.45 and 544.48 is: 750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.92 : 1,055.45 = 544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.92/1,055.45 = 544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.92x = 1,055.45 × 544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.92x = 574,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,671.42/765.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.31

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