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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.58, 1,230.30 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.58, 1,230.30 and 546.84 is: 818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.58 : 1,230.30 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.58/1,230.30 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.58x = 1,230.30 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.58x = 672,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,777.25/821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.88

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