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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,143.92 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,143.92 and 546.75 is: 818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,143.92 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,143.92 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,143.92 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 625,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,439.63/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.39

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