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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.26, 1,142.58 and 545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.26, 1,142.58 and 545.18 is: 817.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.26 : 1,142.58 = 545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.26/1,142.58 = 545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.26x = 1,142.58 × 545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.26x = 622,911.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,911.76/762.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.19

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