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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.97, 1,128.26 and 546.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.97, 1,128.26 and 546.57 is: 818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.97 : 1,128.26 = 546.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.97/1,128.26 = 546.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.97x = 1,128.26 × 546.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.97x = 616,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,670.34/752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.98

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