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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.38, 1,145.91 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.38, 1,145.91 and 547.92 is: 822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.38 : 1,145.91 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.38/1,145.91 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.38x = 1,145.91 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.38x = 627,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,867.01/763.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.48

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