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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.89, 1,145.02 and 546.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.89, 1,145.02 and 546.81 is: 819.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.89 : 1,145.02 = 546.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.89/1,145.02 = 546.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.89x = 1,145.02 × 546.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.89x = 626,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,108.39/763.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.63

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