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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822, 1,134.84 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822, 1,134.84 and 546.48 is: 754.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822 : 1,134.84 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822/1,134.84 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822x = 1,134.84 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822x = 620,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,167.36/822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.46

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