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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.57, 1,145.92 and 547.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.57, 1,145.92 and 547.69 is: 820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.57 : 1,145.92 = 547.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.57/1,145.92 = 547.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.57x = 1,145.92 × 547.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.57x = 627,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,608.92/764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.87

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