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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.45, 1,120.57 and 546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.45, 1,120.57 and 546.80 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.45 : 1,120.57 = 546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.45/1,120.57 = 546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.45x = 1,120.57 × 546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.45x = 612,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,727.68/812.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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