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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.69, 1,120.70 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.69, 1,120.70 and 546.54 is: 754.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.69 : 1,120.70 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.69/1,120.70 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.69x = 1,120.70 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.69x = 612,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,507.38/811.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.61

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