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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.59, 1,163.94 and 544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.59, 1,163.94 and 544.21 is: 815.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.59 : 1,163.94 = 544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.59/1,163.94 = 544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.59x = 1,163.94 × 544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.59x = 633,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,427.79/776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.65

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