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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.61, 1,059.41 and 544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.61, 1,059.41 and 544.25 is: 750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.61 : 1,059.41 = 544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.61/1,059.41 = 544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.61x = 1,059.41 × 544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.61x = 576,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,581.17/768.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.17

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