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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.14, 1,143.42 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.14, 1,143.42 and 545.76 is: 817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.14 : 1,143.42 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.14/1,143.42 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.14x = 1,143.42 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.14x = 624,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,032.90/763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.72

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