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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.07, 1,076.45 and 544.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.07, 1,076.45 and 544.23 is: 750.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.07 : 1,076.45 = 544.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.07/1,076.45 = 544.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.07x = 1,076.45 × 544.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.07x = 585,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,833.66/781.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.04

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