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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.90, 1,230.75 and 546.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.90, 1,230.75 and 546.57 is: 820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.90 : 1,230.75 = 546.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.90/1,230.75 = 546.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.90x = 1,230.75 × 546.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.90x = 672,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,691.03/819.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.45

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