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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.70, 1,236.64 and 546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.70, 1,236.64 and 546.60 is: 819.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.70 : 1,236.64 = 546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.70/1,236.64 = 546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.70x = 1,236.64 × 546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.70x = 675,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,947.42/824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.63

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