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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.32, 1,141.02 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.32, 1,141.02 and 545.32 is: 817.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.32 : 1,141.02 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.32/1,141.02 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.32x = 1,141.02 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.32x = 622,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,221.03/761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.29

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