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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.99, 1,148.58 and 546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.99, 1,148.58 and 546.50 is: 819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.99 : 1,148.58 = 546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.99/1,148.58 = 546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.99x = 1,148.58 × 546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.99x = 627,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,693.23/765.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.45

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