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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,126.20 and 546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,126.20 and 546.80 is: 818.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,126.20 = 546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,126.20 = 546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,126.20 × 546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 615,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,806.16/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.63

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