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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.91, 1,230.64 and 546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.91, 1,230.64 and 546.20 is: 819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.91 : 1,230.64 = 546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.91/1,230.64 = 546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.91x = 1,230.64 × 546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.91x = 672,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,168.05/819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.81

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