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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.32, 1,142.52 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.32, 1,142.52 and 546.32 is: 818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.32 : 1,142.52 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.32/1,142.52 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.32x = 1,142.52 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.32x = 624,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,181.53/762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.79

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