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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,070.64 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,070.64 and 544.32 is: 750.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,070.64 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,070.64 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,070.64 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 582,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,770.76/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.84

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