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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.74, 1,144.67 and 547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.74, 1,144.67 and 547.25 is: 819.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.74 : 1,144.67 = 547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.74/1,144.67 = 547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.74x = 1,144.67 × 547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.74x = 626,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,420.66/764.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.13

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