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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,146.32 and 544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,146.32 and 544.24 is: 817.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,146.32 = 544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,146.32 = 544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,146.32 × 544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 623,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,873.20/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.57

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