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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.33, 1,144.17 and 546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.33, 1,144.17 and 546.25 is: 818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.33 : 1,144.17 = 546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.33/1,144.17 = 546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.33x = 1,144.17 × 546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.33x = 624,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,997.14/763.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.78

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