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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,148.70 and 546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,148.70 and 546.72 is: 819.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,148.70 = 546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,148.70 = 546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,148.70 × 546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 628,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,017.26/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.40

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