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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.19, 1,145.36 and 547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.19, 1,145.36 and 547.32 is: 820.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.19 : 1,145.36 = 547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.19/1,145.36 = 547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.19x = 1,145.36 × 547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.19x = 626,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,875.70/764.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.31

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