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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.49, 1,130.76 and 546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.49, 1,130.76 and 546.98 is: 819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.49 : 1,130.76 = 546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.49/1,130.76 = 546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.49x = 1,130.76 × 546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.49x = 618,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,500.63/754.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.76

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