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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.47, 1,125.98 and 546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.47, 1,125.98 and 546.82 is: 754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.47 : 1,125.98 = 546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.47/1,125.98 = 546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.47x = 1,125.98 × 546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.47x = 615,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,708.38/816.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.11

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