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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,143.66 and 546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,143.66 and 546.42 is: 820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,143.66 = 546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,143.66 = 546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,143.66 × 546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 624,918.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,918.70/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.23

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