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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.34, 1,058.28 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.34, 1,058.28 and 544.02 is: 750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.34 : 1,058.28 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.34/1,058.28 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.34x = 1,058.28 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.34x = 575,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,725.49/767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.29

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