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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.39, 1,028.73 and 546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.39, 1,028.73 and 546.31 is: 753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.39 : 1,028.73 = 546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.39/1,028.73 = 546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.39x = 1,028.73 × 546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.39x = 562,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,005.49/745.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.98

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