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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.06, 1,120.01 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.06, 1,120.01 and 546.78 is: 754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.06 : 1,120.01 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.06/1,120.01 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.06x = 1,120.01 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.06x = 612,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,399.07/812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.13

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