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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.22, 1,055.84 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.22, 1,055.84 and 544.95 is: 750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.22 : 1,055.84 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.22/1,055.84 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.22x = 1,055.84 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.22x = 575,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,377.28/766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.93

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