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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.14, 1,054.94 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.14, 1,054.94 and 544.70 is: 750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.14 : 1,054.94 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.14/1,054.94 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.14x = 1,054.94 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.14x = 574,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,625.82/766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.03

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