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