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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764, 1,145.84 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764, 1,145.84 and 546.96 is: 820.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764 : 1,145.84 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764/1,145.84 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764x = 1,145.84 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764x = 626,728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,728.65/764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.33

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