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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.09, 1,143.14 and 545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.09, 1,143.14 and 545.82 is: 818.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.09 : 1,143.14 = 545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.09/1,143.14 = 545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.09x = 1,143.14 × 545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.09x = 623,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,945.95/762.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.73

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