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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.08, 1,149.66 and 547.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.08, 1,149.66 and 547.36 is: 820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.08 : 1,149.66 = 547.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.08/1,149.66 = 547.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.08x = 1,149.66 × 547.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.08x = 629,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,277.90/767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.35

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