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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775, 1,070.04 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775, 1,070.04 and 542.44 is: 748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775 : 1,070.04 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775/1,070.04 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775x = 1,070.04 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775x = 580,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,432.50/775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.95

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