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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.60, 1,070.28 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.60, 1,070.28 and 544.32 is: 749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.60 : 1,070.28 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.60/1,070.28 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.60x = 1,070.28 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.60x = 582,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,574.81/777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.20

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