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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.21, 1,140.89 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.21, 1,140.89 and 545.13 is: 815.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.21 : 1,140.89 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.21/1,140.89 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.21x = 1,140.89 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.21x = 621,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,930.64/762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.96

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