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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.28, 1,027.06 and 546.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.28, 1,027.06 and 546.17 is: 752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.28 : 1,027.06 = 546.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.28/1,027.06 = 546.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.28x = 1,027.06 × 546.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.28x = 560,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,944.22/745.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.67

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