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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.82, 832.22 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.82, 832.22 and 546.12 is: 819.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.82 : 832.22 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.82/832.22 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.82x = 832.22 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.82x = 454,491.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,491.99/554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.17

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