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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 820.02 and 518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 820.02 and 518.64 is: 778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 820.02 = 518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/820.02 = 518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 820.02 × 518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 425,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,295.17/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.76

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