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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.45, 1,131.28 and 546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.45, 1,131.28 and 546.52 is: 819.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.45 : 1,131.28 = 546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.45/1,131.28 = 546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.45x = 1,131.28 × 546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.45x = 618,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,269.02/754.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.49

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