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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.33, 1,056.48 and 544.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.33, 1,056.48 and 544.89 is: 751.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.33 : 1,056.48 = 544.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.33/1,056.48 = 544.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.33x = 1,056.48 × 544.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.33x = 575,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,667.31/766.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.20

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