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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.80, 1,150.38 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.80, 1,150.38 and 547.56 is: 821.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.80 : 1,150.38 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.80/1,150.38 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.80x = 1,150.38 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.80x = 629,902.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,902.07/766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.47

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