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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.98, 1,050.49 and 546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.98, 1,050.49 and 546.20 is: 818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.98 : 1,050.49 = 546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.98/1,050.49 = 546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.98x = 1,050.49 × 546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.98x = 573,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,778.90/700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.54

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