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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.78, 819.90 and 521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.78, 819.90 and 521.40 is: 781.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.78 : 819.90 = 521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.78/819.90 = 521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.78x = 819.90 × 521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.78x = 427,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,495.86/546.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.84

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