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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.32, 1,144.02 and 547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.32, 1,144.02 and 547.32 is: 820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.32 : 1,144.02 = 547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.32/1,144.02 = 547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.32x = 1,144.02 × 547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.32x = 626,145.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,145.03/763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.29

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