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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.84, 1,236.72 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.84, 1,236.72 and 546.28 is: 820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.84 : 1,236.72 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.84/1,236.72 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.84x = 1,236.72 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.84x = 675,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,597.14/823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.06

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