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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.86, 1,132.56 and 546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.86, 1,132.56 and 546.82 is: 820.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.86 : 1,132.56 = 546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.86/1,132.56 = 546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.86x = 1,132.56 × 546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.86x = 619,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,306.46/754.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.43

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