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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.64, 1,119.30 and 546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.64, 1,119.30 and 546.68 is: 753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.64 : 1,119.30 = 546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.64/1,119.30 = 546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.64x = 1,119.30 × 546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.64x = 611,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,898.92/811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.90

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