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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762, 1,142.84 and 544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762, 1,142.84 and 544.96 is: 817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762 : 1,142.84 = 544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762/1,142.84 = 544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762x = 1,142.84 × 544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762x = 622,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,802.09/762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.33

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