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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.51, 1,148.73 and 544.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.51, 1,148.73 and 544.71 is: 815.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.51 : 1,148.73 = 544.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.51/1,148.73 = 544.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.51x = 1,148.73 × 544.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.51x = 625,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,724.72/767.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.27

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