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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.52, 1,029.36 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.52, 1,029.36 and 546.44 is: 753.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.52 : 1,029.36 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.52/1,029.36 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.52x = 1,029.36 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.52x = 562,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,483.48/746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.47

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