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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.01, 1,230.94 and 546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.01, 1,230.94 and 546.29 is: 819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.01 : 1,230.94 = 546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.01/1,230.94 = 546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.01x = 1,230.94 × 546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.01x = 672,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,450.21/821.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.05

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