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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.80, 1,148.88 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.80, 1,148.88 and 546.56 is: 819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.80 : 1,148.88 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.80/1,148.88 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.80x = 1,148.88 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.80x = 627,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,931.85/765.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.97

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